Linda Perhacs has been “found safely” after being reported missing earlier this week. The 82-year-old folk musician’s former manager, Laurel Stearns, wrote in a statement: “We are grateful to share that singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has been located and is safe. After a period of concern during which friends, collaborators, and members of the music community were unable to establish contact with Linda and had filed police reports accordingly. Law enforcement has just confirmed that she has been found and is safe.”
“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’s well-being,” Stearns continued. “The overwhelming response from fans, fellow musicians, journalists, and the broader creative community has been a powerful reminder of the profound impact Linda’s music. We are especially grateful to the authorities for their assistance and to all those who worked behind the scenes to help bring clarity to this situation.”
She added: “At this time, we ask that Linda’s privacy be respected as those close to her determine the best path forward. We hope 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 and helped ensure that she was found safely.”
According to Stearns, the singer-songwriter was discharged from a residential care facility eight months ago under the supervision of her legal guardian, but claimed on Monday that “no one has been able to contact either of them since.” In a new Instagram post, Stearns said that Perhacs is now “in a new care facility.”
