Fears are growing for the well-being of folk music legend Linda Perhacs, 82, who has been reported missing. Perhacs was discharged from a residential care facility approximately eight months ago under the supervision of her legal guardian, and loved ones have been unable to contact her since. A post from her friend Mark McNeill stated that repeated attempts to reach her guardian have gone unanswered.
McNeill, who shared the post with Perhacs' former manager Laurel Stearns and musicians Julia Holter and director Jessica Hundley, urged anyone with information to contact Stearns via email. Stearns confirmed that those issuing the statement are not alleging wrongdoing but are seeking confirmation that Perhacs is safe and receiving appropriate care. She expressed concern over the prolonged absence of communication with the artist.
"As a public artist whose work has profoundly influenced musicians and listeners around the world, Linda’s well-being is of genuine concern to a broad community of admirers and colleagues," Stearns said in a statement to People. She added that the intention is not to intrude upon Perhacs' privacy, but to ensure her safety and re-establish communication.
The identity of Perhacs' legal guardian has not been released. The Daily Mail has contacted Stearns for comment.
Perhacs is best known for her 1970 album "Parallelograms," which initially garnered little attention but was rediscovered in 1998 and became a cult sensation. She released her second album, "The Soul of All Natural Things," in 2014, followed by "I'm a Harmony" in 2017.