Linda Ronstadt Reveals What Life Is Like After Singing Silenced By Parkinson's Disease

In a wide-ranging interview at her home in San Francisco, Linda Ronstadt spoke candidly about losing her singing voice to Parkinson's disease, her love for mariachi music and life onstage and off. (11/14/14)

[@QMPhilosophe]

God, she is such a beautiful human being. I grew up in the 70's listening to her music. My dad died of Parkinson's - brutal disease. She handles it with class and grace.

[@Storyguy123]

Thank you, Linda, for leaving us some of the most beautiful music ever recorded.

[@tough213]

I met Linda Ronstadt in the late 80's early 90's and she is a really sweet and genuine person and she is so brave and I know she will not give up and when she came out with this i was so proud of her and very sad at the same time and know that when she came out she is helping so many people . I sat down with her and had a cup of coffee and she was an open book and was so kind . god bless you Linda and you are in my prayers

[@9520518]

Have loved her since the 70s. Remember her barefoot style and what a remarkable voice. Had all her albums and practically wore them out. Now she is a classy and gracious lady. No self pity, either. Lovely human being.

[@terrypursell4332]

Recently I was in line at Starbuck's, at my favorite location, and they have at the checkout point a display of selected CD's or DVD's. I had one of these in my hand, which featured Linda Ronstadt, and asked a younger adult female behind me in line, a question. "Who is today's Linda Ronstadt"? Her reply stunned me...it was "who is Linda Ronstadt"? That was a slap in the face of reality.

[@ronstadtfanaz]

I am so glad Linda's spoken words are taking the place of her singing words. She is also intellectually gifted and a huge resource of American culture from the 60's on with insights few have or can speak about as authentically. Let's hope for more interviews like this until she can't speak anymore.

[@Mahdoumi1]

Her gorgeous smile lights up the room. Her voice is iconic.

[@srob102]

Wow, what an incredibly courageous, humble and generous woman. What an inspiration. Wow.

[@lm2530]

Always LOVED Linda Ronstadt! I saw her in concert 4 times when she was touring regularly! When people discuss the greatest singers ever, I always bring up her name. She was SO beautiful when she was younger also!

[@Ravisante5000]

Her voice will be sorely missed....she was much more skilled than she modestly portrays in this interview.

[@MrJacksonvill]

Love her Voice,Who knows what else she is supposed to do with her amazing Linda Ronstadt..one of the greatest female singers.

[@juliemiller5781]

she is still so beautiful with stunning brown eyes

[@AmericaOutdoors]

We love you Linda! Your songs were the background for my life as a young adult. Bless you.

[@pjs-1287]

perhaps the greatest voice in the 60's and 70's. what a great interview. I wondered for a long time where she was and what she was up to. I heard a few months ago she was in poor health. a beautiful voice and a beautiful lady. hang in the Linda. pjs-128

[@scottscott232]

She is still very beautiful.

[@alexisjohanson4454]

I've always enjoyed hearing Linda sing! Her songs inspired me to sing and gave me confidence to continue singing! Thank-You Linda for just being you! Blue Bayou, You're No Good... just to name a few were some of my favorites! Love You!

[@MrCjm608]

One of the Greatest Singers EVER!

[@johnw.peterson4311]

She is still drop dead beautiful, and a remarkable lady. We are fortunate to have her. Cool person.

[@7jack7]

Her talking is just as wonderful as her singing.

[@angelakerr6241]

Always loved Linda, one of the best voices ever..Godspeed!

[@Mrch33ky]

I wasn't sure it was possible. But I love this woman more than ever.

[@JuanGarcia-yp2hk]

Linda Darling I want to thank you so much for make my soul cry for so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your voice has marked my life. l live you so much, God Bless you so much.

[@rustyjaime1795]

The greatest singer ever, And still beautiful!

[@joansutton]

Both my Dad and my brother died of Parkinson's. My heart goes out to her.

[@cojimar1]

God Bless her so much.

[@benjjanca5987]

What a tragic loss of a beautiful person with a beautiful voice. She is still beautiful, but that voice will be no more -- so sad!

[@philipspurway1517]

I first heard Linda as A tenager and I have loved her music ever since Philip

[@michaelturnage3432]

There are no eyes that sparkle like Linda's. I love her SO MUCH. I know without doubt that if I ever have the chance to meet her, we will be great friends.

[@ccalccol]

what a GREAT interview!!

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Oh man, she was such a babe back in the day. Sorry to hear this happened to her but glad she is keeping a good attitude about it.

[@ilikerosey846]

Oh wow. Share my thoughts? It's sad and she is so humble. Love her, and it's good to see she has adjusted in some way to this condition.

[@CarlosFuentes-xi2hd]

God Bless you, Linda. I wish there was a cure for this disease. & soon. Love you always. I'd sing "canciones de mis padres/hay unos ojos" to my grandmother like a duet. Still it's a dream.

[@SkeletonKeey]

Something or other will get us all. At least we have her music ....

[@neilmostert]

So sad.You're the greatest femal singer there ever is.

[@andrewbrennan7291]

She's an inspiration

[@MilestoneMediaUSA]

Oh no! One of my favorites of all time!

[@cheriemorris2546]

great smart lady...

[@montelatici]

I really liked the way this girl singed. And she is still a pretty girl to me. Of course, I am about her age. LOL

[@Buelligan88]

What a life... and her adventure continues.

[@michaelturnage3432]

I wish he had talked with her about Nelson Riddle. Otherwise, wonderful interview/conversation.

[@jimmyjambhere]

Love Her

[@7jack7]

"... so all of a sudden we were carless in L.A..." I'll let that stand by itself

[@RealGeorgeYanez]

Wow I had no idea she had Parkinson's disease :(

[@paulmiller5228]

I lost her at 3:32 when she claimed that conservatives wouldn't allow stem cell research. I'll just listen to your songs.

[@steveshay4560]

Sounds like she had no use for the Beatles or Rolling Stones. Also, my dad was a Time Magazine photographer and in 1977 when she appeared on its cover millions read the magazine and she made a fortune with such free publicity. I love her voice, & I even love Tucson, and feel sad about her disease, but her false modesty is just that, false.