Beloved '60s Rock Legend Worries Fans With Serious Post
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A serious message was shared on Paul Simon's official Instagram account leaving many fans thinking the worst on first glance.
On July 3, an update on Simon's health was shared publicly with white text on a black background, which many social media users have come to recognize as an announcement that someone has died. The post, however, was a positive update on Simon's health after he underwent surgery.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R14ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R24ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe"Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected," the statement read, in part. The post also included Simon's plans to return to the stage in the coming days.
"Oh god this scared the hell out of me. Hoping he gets better soon," one person wrote.
"For the love of all the gods, please stop scaring us with the white text on a black background," someone else said.
"JESUS CHRIST MY HEART STOPPED," a third comment read.
"Please don't post black message. So happy everything's allright! Take care," a fourth Instagram user added.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1bekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2bekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe"Please start giving these updates a headline because I almost s*** myself," echoed another fan.
Days prior to this most recent health update, a separate update was shared on Simon's Instagram account in the same manner — and some fans immediately thought the worst upon seeing it. Simon seems to be doing well, however, and fans are grateful for that.
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Beloved '60s Rock Legend Worries Fans With Serious Post first appeared on Parade on Jul 4, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
The renewed concerns of the fans for their beloved '60s rock legend come to light with his recent serious post, stoking a wave of love and worry all at once.
The recent health updates from the beloved '60s rock legend leave his adoring fans deeply concerned, causing a serious post among circles of admirers and music enthusiasts.
