In an interview with the American network NBC, the singer Celine Dion stated that despite the syndrome that causes stiffness in the muscles of her torso and extremities and that can generate severe spasms, she will do everything possible to perform again. «I’m going back to the stage, even if I have to crawl. Even if I have to talk with my hands, I will do it,” said Dion, 56.
lThe interview takes place shortly before the premiere of the documentary about her life “I am: Celine Dion”, which will be released on June 25 on the Prime Video platform. «I am Celine Dion, because today my voice will be heard for the first time, not because I have to, or because I need to. But because I want and I need this,” said the Grammy Award-winning singer who has had hits like “My Heart Will Go On.”
In December 2022, Dion announced that she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a progressive autoimmune disorder with no cure. Treating it, however, can help control symptoms.
In 2022, he announced to his fans: “I was recently diagnosed with a very rare neurological problem, known in English as ‘stiff-person syndrome.'” This problem involves progressive muscle stiffness. It mainly affects the hips. and limbs, and causes spasms in the patient. The problem prevents “using the vocal cords,” explains Dion in the video. “Not much is known about this rare disease, but now we know that it is the cause of the muscle spasms that I suffer from. “, Add.
According to the United States National Institutes of Health, this condition affects women twice as often as men. “It’s like someone strangling you,” Dion said, commenting that the pain can spread throughout the body, and that sometimes the spasms can cause a rib to break.
The Quebec-born singer had to cancel a tour scheduled for 2023 and 2024 as she did not feel strong enough to carry it out. The artist made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards in February, presenting the Album of the Year category won by Taylor Swift.
During his career, Dion has sold more than 250 million records. Her “Courage World” tour, which began in 2019, completed 52 shows before being suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
