Carly Simon mourns the loss of sisters Joanna and Lucy, who died of cancer a day apart

Carly Simon mourns the loss of her sisters Joanna and Lucy Simon, who died of cancer a day apart.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Jessica Mendez

Carly said the losses will be “long and haunting” in a statement issued to EW.

“Their loss will be long and haunting.

“The co-keepers of each other’s memories.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: (Left to Right) Joanna, Carly, and Lucy Simon pose for a photograph before their concert May 12, 1982 in New York City. The Simon sisters returned to their school for a benefit. (Photo by Yvonne Hemsey/Getty Images)

Carly Simon and sisters Joanna and Lucy.Yvonne Hemsey/Getty

She also received success on Broadway, where she composed music for theTony-nominatedThe Secret GardenandDoctor Zhivago.