Singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs, 82, has been located and is safe, according to the Los Angeles Police Department Missing Persons Unit. The announcement followed reports from friends and collaborators who expressed concern after being unable to contact Perhacs for approximately eight months.
An insider confirmed to the Daily Mail that Perhacs was never actually lost. She had been discharged from a residential care facility about eight months prior, under the supervision of her legal guardian, her nephew David Williams. Williams stated that Perhacs is safe, well, and has been appropriately cared for, emphasizing her desire for privacy.
Friends had initially shared pleas on social media, seeking information about Perhacs' whereabouts after repeated attempts to reach her and her guardian went unanswered. Perhacs' former manager, Laurel Stearns, had also informed the Daily Mail that the singer suffers from dementia and that a missing persons report had been filed with the LAPD, along with contacting Adult Protective Services.
Perhacs had resided at Northridge Valley Senior Living in Northridge, California, since 2019. According to the facility's executive director, Ben Pak, she left on October 21, 2025, and was moved to another location within Los Angeles County. Pak noted that the move was due to an agreement dispute between the family and the facility, not due to any foul play.
Court documents obtained by the Daily Mail revealed a lawsuit filed by Northridge Valley Senior Living against Perhacs in March 2025 for unpaid rent, totaling $14,830 at the time a notice to vacate was served in February 2025. A judgment was entered in April 2025, but it appears the payment issue was resolved, allowing her to remain until her departure in October.
Perhacs, born in 1943, is known for her 1970 album "Parallelograms," which gained a cult following years later. She also released "The Soul of All Natural Things" in 2014 and "I'm a Harmony" in 2017. She also worked as a dental hygienist.
Her nephew, David Williams, who serves as her legal guardian, lives a private life and was reportedly unaware of the concern surrounding Perhacs' absence until contacted by the Daily Mail. He issued a statement asserting that his aunt was never missing and has always been under appropriate care. Williams also cited legal and ethical considerations for not disclosing personal or medical details, respecting Perhacs' wishes for privacy.
In their statement, Perhacs' friends and collaborators expressed gratitude for the concern shown and for the authorities' assistance. They requested that her privacy be respected as they determine the best path forward.