Céline Dion Emotionally Reveals She Has Stiff-Person Syndrome, A ‘Very Rare’ And Incurable Neurological Disorder

Dec 08, 2022 by apost team

Céline Dion is a pinnacle name when it comes to the music industry. Her unique vocal tone and impressive singing abilities have helped the star catapult herself into a lifetime of fame and success, with a career spanning four decades. Dion’s musical style has grown over the years while still staying pretty consistent with the genres of pop, soft rock and chanson, French songs that are lyrically driven. Some of her most famous songs include “The Power of Love, “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” and “My Heart Will Go On.”

Dion’s discography has shown the trials and tribulations of relationships, from the most beautiful love stories to the hardest moments of heartbreak. Facing some hardships herself, Dion has been able to immerse herself into her work and showcase a genuineness through the lyrics and melodies. The entertainer faced one of the most challenging heartaches she ever had to deal with when her husband, Rene Angélil, died in 2016.

The heartbreak Dion had to face when she lost her husband is something the singer has been struggling with since. Being in the spotlight for such a long period of time is sure to be taxing on anyone, especially someone who is already facing such hardship. Fans grew concerned for the star years back when she started losing weight, her powerful voice being overtaken by her small frame.

The singer has been dealing with health complications for some time now and sadly had to cancel her upcoming events following a heartbreaking announcement. On Dec. 8, 2022, Dion shared the news that she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease called stiff-person syndrome.

Over the course of her life, Dion has faced several hardships. Having been in the spotlight for many years now, Dion has grown accustomed to constant feedback and criticism and has learned to understand that it’s all part of the job. “If you don’t want to be criticized, you are in the wrong place,” she said.

The acclaimed singer has been very candid about her struggles through music and interviews, sharing some of the heartaches she’s endured. She has also boasted about all of life’s wonders she’s been lucky enough to have.

During an interview with Woman's Weekly, as reported by The List, Dion talked about her lifetime of fame and all of her greatest achievements. “My greatest reward is my children,” the singer said. “It felt for me that with all my children another heart grew inside of me.” Dion continued to talk about her personal experiences as a mother and what motherhood has meant to her. “It gives you true meaning to your life and it’s the most important job,” she said. 

Unfortunately, Dion has faced many difficult situations and is continuing to do so.

On Dec. 8, 2022, Dion went to Instagram to emotionally announce that she was rescheduling an upcoming tour, canceling several of its shows, due to a heartbreaking health diagnosis. 

The 54-year-old singer said:

“As you know, I’ve always been an open book and I wasn’t ready to say anything before, but I’m ready now. I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time and it’s been really difficult for me to face these challenges and to talk about everything that I’ve been going through.”

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She continued:

“Recently, I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called the stiff-person syndrome, which affects something like one in a million people. While we’re still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what’s been causing all of the spasms that I’ve been having. Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal chords to sing the way I’m used to.”

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke explained that people with SPS are often “too disabled to walk or move,” and loud sounds can “trigger spasms and falls.” The disorder affects twice as many women as men. The institute stated that scientists are still unsure what causes SPS, but “research indicates that it is the result of an autoimmune response gone awry in the brain and spinal cord.”

According to Yale Medicine, there is no cure for SPS.

Dion explained this meant she had to postpone her tour. However, she showed optimism for her future. “I have a great team of doctors working alongside me to help me get better and my precious children, who are supporting me and giving me hope,” Dion said.

“I want to thank you so much for your encouraging wishes and love and support on my social media. This means a lot to me,” Dion concluded.

“Take care of yourselves. Be well. I love you guys so much and I really hope I can see you again real soon.”

We are sending love and light to Dion during this difficult time.

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