Linda Ronstadt is an American singer who woos her fans with her unique soprano voice. She is famous for hits like Blue Bayou and Heat Wave. At one point in the 1970s, Linda was the top-grossing female artist.
In 1960, Linda began her music career in a trio called Stone Poneys in California. Eight years later, Linda opted to start a solo career and her plans were aided by songwriters; Neil Young and Jackson Browne. Her major breakthrough came in 1974 when she released the album, Heart Like a Wheel. The album was a huge success and sold more than a million copies. Linda’s career hit new heights in 1992, when she won a Grammy award for her song, Frenesi.
Linda Ronstadt is Alive
The celebrated country music singer, Linda Ronstadt is still alive. The singer has not been performing regularly, and this can be attributed to her health challenges. Her last stage performance was in 2009.
In 2014, Ronstadt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and two years later she was awarded a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement. Additionally, in 2019, Linda released a documentary about her life and career. It was titled, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.
Death Rumors
In December 2019, Linda Ronstadt was trending on Twitter because she sarcastically replied to a comment by former US secretary of state, Pompeo. This led to a lot of confusion among Linda’s fans because some thought she was trending because she was dead. Luckily, Linda was trending for good reasons.
Health Update
Linda is not new to health challenges. In the past decade, Linda has suffered some notable health problems. Linda began having voice problems in the early 2000s and this forced her to retire early in her career. Nearly a decade later, in 2012, Linda was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Unfortunately, Linda’s condition has worsened over the years and the marquee singer has been forced into a wheelchair in recent times.
Linda Ronstadt Age
Linda Ronstadt was born on July 15, 1946, and is presently 65 years old. The ten-time Grammy Award winner was born in Arizona, United States of America.