In recent years, the legendary Liza has withdrawn from the public eye as rumors have been swirling about her health. Now Michael Feinstein, a longtime friend and collaborator of Liza’s, has come forward to give an update about her health.

Michael said that contrary to rumors, Liza is doing just fine! He said that she is sober and is doing whatever she pleases these days. When asked whether Liza may not be performing due to her declining health, Michael had a blunt response.

“It’s not that it’s too exhausting,” he replied. “It’s that she’s done it for 60 years and she’s at a point now where she’s actually taking time to relax and enjoy her life. She moved to Los Angeles a couple of years ago and she’s decided that she wants to have some fun. She’s always obediently followed the directive of her managers and agents and she’s tired of it. She’s been sober for many years and she’s been taking stock in her life. Her priorities are different. She says, ‘I wake up every morning and I think, ‘What do I have to do today? Nothing.'”

Michael went on to say that Liza maintains quite a social life in Los Angeles.

“She’s close to Michelle Lee and she’s close to George Hamilton,” he said. “Marisa Berenson’s daughter had a baby, so Marisa — who did Cabaret with Liza — comes to California from Paris quite often. They’ll see each other whenever she’s here. Michael York, also from Cabaret, she loves him. Recently we had a little party and I introduced Liza to Darren Criss and his fiancee Mia Swier, because Darren is a big Liza fan. They kind of fell in love with each other, so I think Darren will become part of the parties that we have where we have music and just kind of hang out. It’s a lot of fun.”

We’re so glad to see that Liza is happy and healthy! If anyone deserves some time to relax and enjoy life, it’s Liza Minnelli!