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Linda Perhacs, 82-Year-Old 1970s Folk Star, Found Alive After Disappearance

Linda Perhacs, the 82-year-old folk singer from the 1970s, has been found alive and safe following a public appeal after she went missing from an assisted living facility in Northridge, California.

Editorial Desk

July 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Northridge, California — Linda Perhacs, the 82-year-old folk singer known for her 1970 album “Parallelograms,” has been located and confirmed to be safe following her disappearance from an assisted living facility in Northridge, California. Perhacs went missing shortly after being discharged from the facility.

Authorities launched a public appeal for information regarding her whereabouts. The singer was found in good health, though specific details about her location and the circumstances of her disappearance haven’t been disclosed.

Perhacs’ family expressed relief at her safe return. “We’re overjoyed to have Linda back with us,” a family spokesperson stated. “We want to thank everyone who helped in the search.”

The incident has raised questions about the protocols in place at assisted living facilities to ensure the safety of residents. Local officials are reviewing the facility’s procedures in light of this event.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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