Celine Dion announced in 2022 that she suffers from rigid person syndrome (EFE/Etienne Laurent/File)
Some stars deal with chronic illnesses privately, while others speak openly about their health issues and hope to use their platforms to raise awareness.
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Celine Dion
In December 2022, Celine Dion posted a video on Instagram in which she revealed that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), which ultimately led her to cancel her Courage World Tour. The singer explained that her illness causes, among other things, cramps. “Unfortunately, these cramps affect every aspect of my daily life,” he said.
SPS is a progressive condition that can affect the muscles in a person's arms, legs, and torso, causing painful cramps. It also affects reflexes, so it can be difficult to react to dangerous situations. And in her Instagram video, she revealed that the disease had also affected her vocal cords, making it difficult for her to sing and act.
Selma Blair
In October 2018, actress Selma Blair announced on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks itself and damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Selma wrote: “I am disabled. Sometimes I fall. I drop things. My memory is failing. And my left side asks for directions from a broken GPS.”
After suffering from troubling symptoms for years, he felt some relief when he discovered the cause of his illness. Speaking to CBS Mornings, he explained: “When I was diagnosed in my late 40s, I was shocked, but then I thought, 'Oh, right,' and when the doctor said the first night, 'You've had this for at least 25 years.' “At least 30 years,” I was happy. I needed it.” Since announcing her diagnosis, Selma has appeared on the cover of British Vogue with a cane in hand and called for greater accessibility for people with disabilities in the fashion world.
Christy Turlington
Model Christy Turlington announced in December 2000 that she had been diagnosed with early-stage emphysema at the age of 31. This disease damages the alveoli in the lungs and reduces the amount of oxygen that enters the bloodstream. This can cause symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath or cough. Christy quit smoking at age 26; told The Times: “The really scary thing is that the effect of my smoking was enough to cause permanent damage. Not every smoker will die from it, but up to half of long-term smokers will.”
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