Linda Ronstadt

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 10, 2014.

Disclosed that she is suffering from Parkinson's disease and can no longer "sing a note". She also said she received the Parkinson's diagnosis about eight months before. [August 2013]

In an interview published on 15 July 2004, she told the San Diego Union-Tribune that the presence of a "Republican or fundamental Christian" in her concert audience "can cloud my enjoyment."

[1997] Diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease attacking the thyroid, which has contributed to her weight gain over the years.

Has two adopted children: a daughter Mary Clementine Ronstadt (b. 1990) and a son Carlos Ronstadt (b. 1994).

With country performers Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, formed The Trio, releasing two successful albums--in 1987 and 1999. Only their first song, "To Know Him is to Love Him" (1987), would go to #1 on Billboard magazine's country singles chart.

[1983] Dated Jim Carrey when he was 21 years old and she was 37.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1981 Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) for "The Pirates of Penzance," a role she recreated in the film version of the same title, The Pirates of Penzance (1983).

Had a string of highly successful country and pop singles during the 1970s, including "When Will I Be Loved" (a 1975 No. 1 country hit); "Heat Wave" (also 1975); "Tracks of My Tears" (1976); and "Blue Bayou" (1977).

Parents are Gilbert Ronstadt (1911-1995) and Ruth Mary Copeman (1914-1982).