Folk singer Linda Perhacs reported missing in California

Folk singer Linda Perhacs, whose 1970 album "Parallelograms" became a cult classic decades after its release, has been reported missing by her friends and former manager. The 82-year-old artist was discharged from a residential care facility in California's San Fernando Valley approximately eight months ago under the supervision of a legal guardian, and contact with her has since been lost.

A public plea was posted on Perhacs's Instagram page on July 27, 2026, by her former manager, Laurel Stearns, along with musician Julia Holter and radio co-founder Mark "Frosty" McNeill. The statement says friends and longtime collaborators have been unable to reach Perhacs directly and that repeated attempts to contact her guardian have gone unanswered. Stearns provided an email address for anyone with verified information regarding Perhacs's whereabouts or wellbeing.

In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, Stearns emphasized that those issuing the alert are not alleging wrongdoing but seek confirmation that Perhacs is safe, well, and receiving appropriate care. The concern stems from the prolonged absence of communication with the beloved artist. According to reports, Perhacs had been...