Celine Dion suffers from an incurable neurological disease: the rigid person syndrome, the Just Jared entertainment portal reported. Due to this, the singer had to suspend the tour that she had planned in Europe for the next year.
“I have been dealing with health problems for a long time; It has been very difficult for me to face these challenges and talk about everything that I have been going through, ”Dion shared on his Instagram account.
“I was recently diagnosed with a very rare neurological condition called Stiff Person Syndrome, which affects approximately one in a million people. While we are still learning about this rare condition, we now know that this is what has been causing all the spasms I have been having,” he continued.
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Stiff person syndrome is an autoimmune and neurological disorder that causes stiffness and spasms in the trunk and extremities, according to Yale Medicine.
“Unfortunately, these spasms affect all aspects of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing in the way I’m used to,” added the singer. “My Heart Will Go On”.
With this announcement, the artist puts an end to speculation about her state of health. It should be noted that at the beginning of the year she had to cancel presentations.
“I have a great team of doctors who work by my side to help me get better. And to my precious children, who support me and help me,” she said.
He added: I am working hard with my sports medicine therapist daily to regain my strength and ability to perform again, but I have to admit it has been a struggle. All I know is singing, it’s what I’ve done all my life and it’s what I like to do the most. I miss being on stage,” she detailed.