Celine Dion’s Sister Shares Devastating Update As The Singer Battles Stiff Person Syndrome

According to an update shared by Celine Dion's sister, Claudette Dion, regarding the singer's health after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, she stated in an interview with Le Journal de Montreal that the 55-year-old artist is currently under the care of their sister Linda. Additionally, Celine is closely collaborating with researchers who have expertise in dealing with this uncommon condition.

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"We can't find any medicine that works, but having hope is important," she said.

"I honestly think that she mostly needs to rest."

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"She always goes above and beyond [when performing], she always tries to be the best and top of her game."

"At one point, your heart and your body are trying to tell you something. It's important to listen to it."

Claudette mentioned to the publication that while she doesn't always have the opportunity to speak with Dion directly, she has been receiving regular updates from Linda about her sister's condition.

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“When I call her and she’s busy, I speak to my sister Linda who lives with her and tells me that she’s working hard,” she said.

“She’s listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible.”

In December 2022, Dion made an announcement about her diagnosis of a rare and incurable neurological disorder, leading to the necessity of postponing some of her shows.

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"I miss you all so much and I can’t wait to be on stage talking to you in person. As you know, I’ve always been an open book and I wasn’t ready to say anything before, but I’m ready now," she said on a video posted on Instagram.

“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 proceeded to elaborate on her diagnosis, stating that it affects an incredibly rare one in a million people.

According to the Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation, this disease results in muscle spasms, muscle rigidity, chronic pain, and heightened anxiety.

In May, Dion made the announcement of canceling her Courage World Tour.

"It is with tremendous disappointment that we have to announce today the cancellation of the Courage World Tour," she wrote.

"It's not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it's best that we cancel everything now until I'm really ready to be back on stage again."

"I want you all to know, I'm not giving up… and I can't wait to see you again!"