CNN –
Celine Dion announced the cancellation of her Courage World Tour dates through 2024 and “will probably never tour again,” a source close to Dion told CNN on Friday.
“She’s in a lot of pain,” the person said. “She does physical therapy every day.”
“I’m so sorry to disappoint you all again,” the singer said in an announcement on social media. “I’m working really hard to get my strength back but touring can be very difficult even when you’re at 100%. It’s not fair to you to keep postponing shows, and while it breaks my heart, it’s best to cancel everything now until I’m really ready to get back on stage. I want you all to know that I’m not giving up… and I can’t wait to see you again!”
Dion postponed several shows in December after announcing she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a condition that she said doesn’t allow her “to sing the way I’m used to.” “.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the disorder is “a rare, progressive syndrome affecting the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord.”
“While we are still learning about this rare condition, we now know that it is at the root of all of my cramps,” Dion said at the time. “Unfortunately, these cramps are affecting every aspect of my daily life. Sometimes I find it difficult to walk and I can’t use my vocal cords like I used to.”
Tickets for their concerts will be refunded at the point of sale.