82-year-old folk singer Linda Perhacs has been “found safely” by local authorities after her friends and collaborators issued a public appeal for information about her whereabouts earlier this week. “We are grateful to share that singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has been located and is safe,” Perhacs’ former manager, Laurel Stearns, shared in a statement. “After a period of concern during which friends, collaborators, and members of the music community were unable to establish contact with Linda Perhacs and had filed police reports accordingly. Law enforcement has just confirmed that she has been found and is safe.”
Laurel Stearns continued: “We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped amplify this effort by sharing information, reaching out with support, and expressing genuine care for Linda Perhacs’ well-being. The overwhelming response from fans, fellow musicians, journalists, and the broader creative community has been a powerful reminder of the profound impact <strong)Linda Perhacs’ music.
Background on the Disappearance
According to a statement posted earlier this week, Linda Perhacs had been discharged from a residential care facility roughly eight months ago while under the supervision of her legal guardian. Pitchfork reports Laurel Stearns became concerned about Linda Perhacs’ well-being after several months without contact and reported her former client missing in early June.
However, authorities could not share information with anyone who did not have legal ties to the musician. This led to Laurel Stearns, Julia Holter, filmmaker Jessica Hundley, and dublab co-founder Mark McNeill’s public appeal about Linda Perhacs’ well-being.
Linda Perhacs’ Music Career
Linda Perhacs is best known for her cult classic 1970 album Parallelograms, which has inspired the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, and Julia Holter.
A new post on Linda Perhacs’ Instagram page added that the artist is now in a new care facility. At this time, Laurel Stearns asks that Linda Perhacs’ privacy be respected as those close to her determine the best path forward. Laurel Stearns hopes this moment allows for compassion, healing, and continued support for an artist whose work has touched so many lives.
Thank you again to everyone who stood with Linda Perhacs and helped ensure that she was found safely. The outpouring of support for Linda Perhacs is a testament to the enduring power of her music and the impact she has had on the lives of her fans and fellow musicians. As Linda Perhacs begins her new chapter, her fans and supporters will undoubtedly continue to celebrate her legacy and look forward to any future developments in her life and career.
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