After being diagnosed in 2022 with rigid person syndrome, Celine Dion has significantly reduced her public appearances. This autoimmune disease, which affects the central nervous system and causes progressive muscle stiffness, has complicated her life, but the singer maintains the hope of overcoming it one day.
The interpreter of My heart will go on He recently spoke about the symptoms of his condition and the impact it has had on his voice.
In a television interview for the program Today, Dion He detailed how, when trying to sing, he felt as if someone was squeezing his throat. “It’s like someone is strangling you. You can’t speak louder or softer,” she said.
These are not the only difficulties she is going through, the artist also suffers from intense cramps in her hands and feet, as well as muscle spasms. “Sometimes when (the spasms) are very severe, they can break the ribs,” she explained.
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Celine Dion He has committed to managing his illness with an intense physical and vocal therapy routine, to which he dedicates five days a week.
“I have this disease for some unknown reason. The way I see it, I have two options: either I work super hard, or it’s over and I stay home. I have chosen to work with all my body and soul, with a medical team. I want to be the best it can be. My goal is to see the Eiffel Tower again!”
The Canadian made sporadic appearances at events such as the NHL (National Hockey League) games and the 2024 Grammys. It should be noted that stiff person syndrome is a progressive condition and, to date, has no known cure.
The experience of Celine Dion with this disease will be told in greater depth in a new Amazon Prime documentary titled I Am: Celine Dionwhich will premiere on June 25.
Graduated in Communication Sciences from the San Martín de Porres University. He works as an editor for the digital team at RPP Noticias, developing reports and interviews on entertainment, music and culture. He has worked in other media as a content producer at Radio Felicidad, Oxígeno and Studio 92. Also at Salserísimo Perú as a web editor and content creator for digital platforms.
