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NEW UPDATE! Diane Sawyer’s Exclusive Interview with Linda Ronstadt
In a powerful and emotional new interview, legendary journalist Diane Sawyer sat down with music icon Linda Ronstadt for what is being described as one of the most revealing and heartfelt conversations of the year. The exclusive interview, which aired to millions of viewers, gave fans an intimate look into Ronstadt’s extraordinary life, her towering achievements, and the heartbreaking struggles she continues to endure.
Ronstadt, once crowned the “Queen of Rock,” dominated the music scene in the 1970s and 1980s. Her stunning versatility allowed her to move seamlessly between rock, pop, country, and Latin music, leaving behind a catalog of hits such as You’re No Good, Blue Bayou, and Don’t Know Much. But during her sit-down with Sawyer, it became clear that behind the glittering legacy lies a story of resilience, loss, and incredible strength.
One of the most emotional moments came when Sawyer asked Ronstadt about her battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare and debilitating neurological condition often mistaken for Parkinson’s disease. With heartbreaking honesty, Ronstadt admitted that the disease has permanently silenced her once-golden voice. “I can’t sing anymore,” she said softly, her eyes reflecting both sorrow and acceptance. “The music is still inside me, but I can’t let it out the way I used to.”
Sawyer, known for her ability to draw out candid emotions from her subjects, leaned in as Ronstadt shared the painful reality of losing the very gift that defined her. Yet, despite the devastating impact of the illness, Ronstadt’s words were filled not with bitterness, but with a quiet grace. “You can’t control everything,” she said. “You can only live the life you’re given and find joy where you can.”
The interview also touched on Ronstadt’s illustrious career. She recalled her groundbreaking collaborations with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris on the Trio albums, her Grammy-winning projects with Aaron Neville, and her bold decision to embrace her Mexican heritage in the Grammy Award–winning album Canciones de Mi Padre. With warmth and humor, she reflected on the highs of her career, but never shied away from acknowledging the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry.
Perhaps most moving of all was the way Ronstadt described her enduring connection with fans. “People come up to me and say my songs got them through heartbreak or gave them joy,” she told Sawyer. “That means more to me now than the applause ever did.”
Diane Sawyer closed the interview by praising Ronstadt not only as one of the greatest voices of all time but also as an inspiration for her courage and honesty in the face of adversity. Fans across the world echoed those sentiments, flooding social media with messages of love, gratitude, and tears.
The exclusive interview is a reminder that while Linda Ronstadt’s voice may be silent, her story continues to sing loudly in the hearts of millions. Through her words, her legacy grows even stronger—a timeless symbol of resilience, artistry, and the unbreakable spirit of a true legend.
