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‘Nothing is going to stop me’: Celine Dion details life with stiff person syndrome | Céline Dion

‘Nothing is going to stop me’: Celine Dion details life with stiff person syndrome | Céline Dion

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Celine Dion has opened up about life with stiff person syndrome (SPS), a debilitating condition that she was diagnosed with in 2022. SPS, an extremely rare autoimmune neurological disorder affecting an estimated 8,000 people worldwide, causes muscle spasms and stiffness and can cause a loss of mobility. In Dion’s case, she has previously said that the illness is “causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to”. She has been forced to put her career on hold since the diagnosis, cancelling all of her 2023 and 2024 tour dates. Speaking to Vogue France, the Québécois singer described her despair in the early stages. “At the beginning I would ask myself: why me? How did this happen? What have I done? Is this my fault?” She continued: “Life doesn’t give you any answers. You just have to live it! I have this illness for some unknown reason. The way I see it, I have two choices. Either I train like an athlete and work …

Celine Dion Shares Update On Health, Stiff-Person Syndrome

Celine Dion Shares Update On Health, Stiff-Person Syndrome

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More than two years after announcing she’d been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition, Celine Dion is looking to the future with optimism. The five-time Grammy winner appears on the cover of Vogue France’s May issue and, in the accompanying interview, opens up about her experience with stiff person syndrome. “I haven’t beat the disease, as it’s still within me and always will be,” she told the publication. “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.” After noting that she undergoes “athletic, physical and vocal therapy” five days a week, she added: “The way I see it, I have two choices. Either I train like an athlete and work super hard, or I switch off and it’s over, I stay at home, listen to my songs, stand in front of my mirror and sing to myself. “I’ve chosen to work with all my body and soul, from head to toe, with a medical team. I want to …

Céline Dion goes into detail about stiff person syndrome in heartbreaking revelation

Céline Dion goes into detail about stiff person syndrome in heartbreaking revelation

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In an intimate and revealing new interview, the legendary Céline Dion shared her ongoing battle with stiff-person syndrome and her unwavering determination to one day return to the stage.  The iconic singer, at 56, discusses the challenges and the inner strength she draws from to face each day with hope and resilience. Céline’s health struggles have been public since her diagnosis was announced in late 2022, but it is her enduring spirit that truly captivates.  “I can’t answer that… Because for four years I’ve been saying to myself that I’m not going back, that I’m ready, that I’m not ready,” she confessed to Vogue France, reflecting the profound uncertainty that stiff-person syndrome has cast over her storied career.  © GothamCeline Dion was diagnosed in 2022 with the condition This rare neurological disease causes severe muscle spasms and impacts motor functions, making public performances a monumental challenge. Despite the hurdles, Céline’s resolve remains unbroken. “It’s morally hard to live from day to day. It’s hard, I’m working very hard and tomorrow will be even harder,” she …

Céline Dion Hopes for a Miracle While Fighting Stiff Person Syndrome

Céline Dion Hopes for a Miracle While Fighting Stiff Person Syndrome

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Céline Dion said this week she is hoping to “find a miracle” in regard to her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, which she first announced in 2022. “I haven’t beat the disease, as it’s still within me and always will be,” Dion 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.” Stiff Person Syndrome is an “autoimmune disorder of the nervous system,” per the Mayo Clinic, “often resulting in progressive, severe muscle stiffness and spasms of the lower extremities and back.” There is no cure for the condition. Dion said she undergoes “athletic, physical and vocal therapy” five days a week to counteract the effects of her disease. “I work on my toes, my knees, my calves, my fingers, my singing, my voice… I have to learn to live with it now and stop questioning myself. At the beginning I would ask myself: why me? How did this happen? What have I done? Is this …

Céline Dion Shares Update Amid Health Struggles, Says She’s ‘Feeling Strong and Positive About the Future’

Céline Dion Shares Update Amid Health Struggles, Says She’s ‘Feeling Strong and Positive About the Future’

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Céline Dion looks fierce on the cover of Vogue France, offering a message of positivity amid her ongoing health battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.  “Im honored to be doing a photo shoot for Vogue France. I’m very proud that, at 55, I’ve been asked to reveal my beauty,” Dion says in a caption shared on Instagram, showing off her stunning cover shot. “But what is beauty? Beauty is you, it’s me, it’s what’s inside, it’s our dreams, it’s today. Today, I’m a woman who is feeling strong and positive about the future. One day at a time.” In the image, Dion strikes a pose in an open shirt and mini skirt by Balenciaga while covering an exposed breast with one hand. She wears sheer Calzedonia tights underneath and finishes the look with a pair of Chopard earrings. In an alternate cover image shared on Monday, Dion wears a pink merino wool maxi coat by ALAÏA.  Dion was styled for the shoot by Law Roach. Her interview is featured in the mag’s May issue, which hits newsstands on …

Celine Dion, 56, puts on daring display with toned physique as she makes new announcement

Celine Dion, 56, puts on daring display with toned physique as she makes new announcement

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Celine Dion is well and truly back, and fans couldn’t be happier!  On Monday, the My Heart Will Go On hitmaker was named Vogue France’s May cover star, and the 56-year-old has made quite the impression!  The talented singer has been pictured posing in nothing but an oversized white shirt, teamed with a pair of black tights and a white mini skirt, as she strikes a pose on the cover of the iconic magazine.  VIDEO: Watch Celine Dion sing backstage at the Grammys The title “Le grand retour Celine Dion,” is “The grand return” in English, and that is certainly what Celine has done.  The full interview will hit the shelves on April 24, but a snippet of it has been teased online. On Vogue France’s official Instagram page, it reads: “She’s back! @CelineDion is making her big comeback on the cover of our May issue.  “‘I’m honored to be doing a photo shoot for Vogue France. I’m very proud that, at 55, I’ve been asked to reveal my beauty. But what is beauty? Beauty …

Celine Dion shares powerful personal message about ‘overcoming challenges’ in rare post

Celine Dion shares powerful personal message about ‘overcoming challenges’ in rare post

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Celine Dion has teamed up with the Canadian Olympics team to cheer on this year’s athletes, acknowledging her own health issues to share how everyone is “capable of overcoming our own challenges”.  The singer has voiced a promotional video in French-Canadian and in a statement she shared: “The stories of these athletes inspire me. I cannot wait to see what each of them accomplishes when they go for it in Paris this summer, where I hope they will also inspire the world.  “It was an honor to be part of this campaign and to help tell their stories.”  Michael J Fox is also part of the campaign; “I’m so proud to be part of this campaign,” said the Back to the Future actor, who also voices the English-language video to accompany the campaign.  “It’s amazing to see what these athletes have overcome in order to achieve greatness. I think that story is so important, and we can all relate to that struggle to persevere despite the odds. I consider myself part of Team Canada, and I’ll …

Celine Dion, 56, looks phenomenal in tiny mini dress in head-turning footage on special day

Celine Dion, 56, looks phenomenal in tiny mini dress in head-turning footage on special day

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Celine Dion has experimented with her style over the years, and on Saturday, fans were given the chance to go on a trip down memory lane as the singer’s iconic stage and fashion moments were put together in a tribute montage to mark her 56th birthday.  The My Heart Will Go On hitmaker has rocked some head-turning looks over time, including a glittery mini dress while performing on stage, as well as a floaty floor-length gown and leather gloves.  The video was put together by Celine’s team, who uploaded it onto her Instagram page.  You may also likeVIDEO: Celine Dion’s children deliver heartfelt message to famous mom In the caption, it read: “Happy Birthday dear Celine. We love you! – Team Celine.” Celine will no doubt be surrounded by her family, including her three sons, on her special day.  She has been keeping a low profile since being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022, which has stopped her being able to perform.  Celine’s condition causes spasms, issues with her vocal chords and difficulty walking. …

Celine Dion left heartbroken by tragic loss, shares rare personal message: ‘Forever in our hearts’

Celine Dion left heartbroken by tragic loss, shares rare personal message: ‘Forever in our hearts’

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A week after the death of musician and Raspberries frontman Eric Carmen was announced, Celine Dion took to social media to share a sweet personal tribute of her own. The American singer-songwriter was revealed to have passed away at the age of 74 in a statement from his wife Amy, although a cause of death has not yet been revealed. One of his biggest hits was the song “All By Myself,” his first single from his debut album as a solo artist in 1975, which became a worldwide top-ten hit. The song was covered then by Celine, 55, in 1996 for her album Falling Into You, becoming another global hit and one of the Canadian songstress’ signature tracks. Alongside a picture of the late Carmen, Celine wrote: “I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of a great artist, the composer Eric Carmen. “Eric, thank you for sharing your brilliance with the world, and giving me the chance to sing one of your most beautiful songs, ‘All By Myself’. You gifted me with one of …

Celine Dion Announces Surprise Plan to Return to Stage

Celine Dion Announces Surprise Plan to Return to Stage

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Via Instagram, singer Celine Dion is speaking openly about her journey as someone with the rare neurological condition stiff person syndrome (SPS), an incurable disorder which causes uncontrollable muscle spasms and pain. The 55-year-old Canadian queen of power ballads also said she’s hopeful she can find a way to perform for audiences again, following an onstage appearance last month. The last few years have been private ones for the “My Heart Will Go On” singer, who announced in late 2022 that she’d been diagnosed with SPS after “dealing with problems with my health for a long time.” The condition had been “causing difficulties when I walk” and was “not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to,” the singer said, a challenge that forced her to cancel performances she had planned in 2023. Since then, she’s been spotted only briefly—at an NHL game last November, and in a surprise role as a presenter at the Grammys last month. The latter appearance was especially unanticipated by fans, as just a …