Folk Singer Linda Perhacs Found Safe in Portland After Eight-Month Disappearance
Folk singer Linda Perhacs was found safe in Portland, OR, after being missing for eight months following her release from a residential care facility.
Portland, OR, August 1, 2026 —
Linda Perhacs, the acclaimed folk singer known for her unique vocal style and contributions to psychedelic folk music, has been found safe in Portland, Oregon. Perhacs had been missing for approximately eight months.
Her disappearance followed her release from a residential care facility. The circumstances surrounding her departure from the facility and the subsequent eight months remain unclear.
Perhacs, whose debut album “Parallelograms” released in 1970 gained a cult following, had been living in a residential care facility prior to her disappearance. The name of the facility has not been publicly disclosed.
Information regarding the timeline of her release and the exact date her absence was noted has not been provided. Officials confirmed Perhacs was found safe in Portland, but further details about who found her or her current condition were not immediately available.
The folk music community has expressed relief at the news of Perhacs’s safety. The artist, who emerged from obscurity in the early 2000s to release new material, has a dedicated fanbase who have followed her career with interest.
Further updates on Perhacs’s well-being and any details regarding her eight-month absence are expected.
Story summarized from the original created by Megan Sims on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
