When Céline Dion announced in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, she couldn’t give fans much information other than noting her European tours were canceled.
“I haven’t beat the disease, as it’s still within me and always will be,” Dion, 56, told Vogue France.
“I hope that we’ll find a miracle, a way to cure it with scientific research, but for now I have to learn to live with it.
So that’s me, now with Stiff Person Syndrome.”
CÉLINE DION’S SURPRISE GRAMMY APPEARANCE ENCOURAGES COMEBACK RUMORS AFTER DEVASTATING ILLNESS “Five days a week I undergo athletic, physical and vocal therapy.
I work on my toes, my knees, my calves, my fingers, my singing, my voice,” she explained.
“As things stand, I can’t stand here and say to you: ‘Yes, in four months.’ I don’t know.”
WATCH: CÉLINE DION DIAGNOSED WITH INCURABLE NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER It’s also the support of her family and fans.
Céline Dion could only inform fans that her European tours had been canceled when she revealed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome.
The singer is opening up about her difficult journey, positive perspective, and the reason she initially held herself responsible for her diagnosis, almost a year and a half after her diagnosis.
Dion, 56, said to Vogue France, “I haven’t beat the disease, as it’s still within me and always will be.”. “I’m hoping that scientific research will lead to a miracle and a cure, but for now I just have to learn to live with it. That’s me now that I have SPS. “.”.
After a devastating illness, Celine Dion’s unexpected Grammy appearance encouraged people to return rumors.
I go to physical, vocal, and athletic therapy five days a week. I work on my voice, singing, toes, knees, calves, fingers, and so on,” she said. “I need to stop doubting myself and learn to accept it now. Why me? How did this happen? What have I done? Is this my fault? were the first questions I would ask myself.
“You don’t get answers in life,” she went on. I have this illness for no apparent reason; you just have to live with it. From my perspective, I have two options. I either work extremely hard and train like an athlete, or I give up and stay at home, listen to my music, stand in front of my mirror, and sing to myself. “.
I have made the decision to work with a medical team with every fiber of my being, from head to toe. I aspire to reach my full potential. My objective is to view the Eiffel Tower once more,” the six-time Grammy Award winner exclaimed.
Dion is resilient, but she won’t commit to answering questions about going back on stage. When asked whether she would be able to perform or go on tour again, she responds that she “can’t answer.”.
She said, “I’ve been telling myself for the past four years that I’m not going back, that I’m ready, that I’m not ready,” suggesting that her health had been deteriorating prior to her announcement in late 2022. I’m unable to tell you right now, “Yes, in four months,” as things currently stand. “I am not sure.”. “.
“My body shall inform me. But I don’t want to sit around and wait. Life is morally challenging on a daily basis. It’s challenging; I’m working really hard, and tomorrow will be even more so. Another day comes tomorrow. However, one thing will always exist, and that is the will. The passion is what it is. It’s the fantasy. It’s a willpower issue. “.
A neurological disorder that is incurable has been diagnosed in Céline Dion.
Her family and fans’ support is another factor. They have, according to the singer of “My Heart Will Go On,” helped her get through this trying time. Regarding those who have aided her the most, the mother of three stated, “above all, the love of my family and my children, the love of the fans too, and the support of my team.”.
It is possible that those who experience SPS will not have the resources or good medical care to treat them well. These are the means at my disposal, and this is a gift. Additionally, I possess this strength within me. I’m aware that nothing can stop me. ****.
The Cleveland Clinic describes SPS as “a rare autoimmune movement disorder that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.”. Individuals suffering from this ailment initially notice a stiffening of the muscles in their trunk, which is gradually followed by the development of stiffness and rigidity in the legs and other muscles. “.
