In a shocking statement to the Canadian media, Claudette Dion, sister of famous singer Céline Dion, shared details about the artist's difficult situation due to the neurological disease known as Rigid Person Syndrome (RPS). The disease has caused Celine Dion to lose control of her muscles, which has affected her ability to sing and perform on stage.
“Céline works a lot, but she has no control over her muscles,” Claudette Dion told Canadian media 7 Jours. “Our dreams and theirs are about returning to the stage. In what condition? I don't know it. The vocal cords are muscles and the heart is also a muscle,” the singer’s sister added.
Celine Dion, 55, made her battle with MRS public in October 2021 when she revealed that the disease affects her nervous system and causes muscle spasms. This situation forced them to cancel concerts in Las Vegas (USA) that same year. In December 2022, the illness led to the cancellation of the European tour planned for 2023 and then the entire world tour.
The artist, winner of two Oscars and multiple Grammy Awards, said in a statement in December 2022 that the cramps are affecting all aspects of her daily life, including her ability to walk. Furthermore, he revealed that his vocal cords were affected, which prevented him from singing like before.
Claudette Dion also highlighted one of the challenges her sister faces: the limited medical research into stiff person syndrome, as very few people worldwide are affected by it. The Dion family faces the difficult task of finding solutions given the rarity of the disease.
This insightful testimony highlights Céline Dion's courageous fight and highlights the importance of raising awareness of rare diseases and the need for more research and resources to address their unique challenges.