Friends and collaborators of folk singer Linda Perhacs are seeking the public's assistance in locating the 82-year-old artist, who they report has been out of contact for approximately eight months. Perhacs was discharged from a residential care facility under the supervision of her legal guardian, and since that time, numerous associates have been unable to establish direct communication.
In a statement shared by Perhacs' former manager, Laurel Stearns, concerned parties emphasized that they are not accusing anyone of misconduct. Instead, their primary aim is to confirm Perhacs' safety and well-being and to ensure she is receiving appropriate care. Repeated attempts to reach both Perhacs and her guardian have reportedly gone unanswered.
This situation has prompted an Adult Protective Services case and a police report, though additional details are being withheld due to the ongoing investigation. Friends have taken to social media, such as an Instagram post by Mark McNeill, to appeal for help in locating the influential musician and ensuring her well-being.
Perhacs, known for her 1970 album "Parallelograms" which later became a cult classic, experienced a career resurgence with albums released in 2014 and 2017. The statement highlights that as a public artist with a significant global influence, her well-being is a matter of genuine concern to a wide community of admirers and colleagues. Those issuing the statement are requesting anyone with verified information regarding Perhacs' current condition or contact details to reach out to her authorized representatives, aiming to re-establish communication with the artist whose work continues to resonate across generations.