Céline Dion: That’s how much the illness limits her

Singer Céline Dion (55) suffers from a chronic illness that makes it impossible for her to perform in concerts. As a result, she canceled her world tour in May, but expressed the hope of being able to return to the stage at some point. However, a comeback seems doubtful. Céline’s sister Claudette Dion (75) has revealed what the legendary singer’s health is really like.

“No more control over your muscles”

Accordingly, the chronic autoimmune disease “Stiff Person Syndrome” seems to be progressing more and more. “She works hard, but she has no control over her muscles,” Claudette said. “It breaks my heart because she was always so disciplined.” Celine always worked hard. “Our mom always told her, ‘You’ll do well if you do it right’.” She would dream, along with Céline, that she could return to the stage. “In what condition? I don’t know.” The disease has not been researched enough because it does not affect many people.

The singer, known for songs like “My Heart Will Go On” and “Because You Loved Me”, suffers from a chronic autoimmune disease called “Stiff Person Syndrome”, which causes muscle cramps in stressful situations and makes performances impossible.

Celine Dion has retired

In December 2022, Céline Dion herself announced her diagnosis. Since then, she has paused her music career, largely disappeared from the public eye, and is said to have retreated to her Las Vegas mansion.

Dion’s sister Claudette had already stated in September that the singer was doing everything she could to get well again. She was “a strong woman”, but unfortunately the family “couldn’t find any medication that worked”, as Claudette Dion said in the interview. However, Dion is working with “the best researchers in the field.” “I honestly think what she needs most is rest.”