Celine Dion was forced to stop performing due to a serious neurological illness. (Getty Images)
The well-known Canadian singer Celine Dion lost control of her muscles due to a battle she has been fighting for several years against Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare and serious neurological disease that affects the nervous system and, as it is progressive and incurable , has serious consequences on the subject of mobility. Her sister Claudette Dion made this alarming news public and mentioned that Céline would have to wait indefinitely before she could resume her performances on stage.
In an interview with 7 Jours magazine, Claudette shared moving words about her sister's condition, emphasizing that despite her discipline and tireless work ethic, Celine faces an uncertain professional future. This update follows previous information from Claudette to HELLO! Canada in September, where she described her muscle spasms being uncontrollable despite the famous singer's efforts.
The illness forced the artist, who rose to fame with her hit “My Heart Will Go On,” to cancel her “Courage” world tour and also put her stage career on hold indefinitely. Claudette mentioned in statements quoted by the New York Post that even the vocal cords and heart are vulnerable to the condition, heightening concerns about Dion's professional future.
The Dion family has received countless messages of support through their foundation, Fondation Maman Dion. However, despite the efforts of “the best researchers in the field,” as the singer’s relatives confirmed, hopes for improvement are slim.
Céline Dion made her battle against this disease public through an emotional post on Instagram in December 2022 and subsequently canceled her world tour, which was scheduled to begin in late 2023 and 2024.
Despite the rumors circulating on social networks, Claudette Dion denied that the singer was confined to a wheelchair or suffered from cancer, according to the British newspaper Chron. She assured that Céline remained morally and spiritually strong, and he denied that her suffering from cancer had diminished his love for life. The singer is currently recovering in Denver and is strictly following her doctors' treatment plan, with every intention of returning to the stage.
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