Celine Dion abruptly postponed her planned March and April 2024 shows, upsetting her fans. Following the revelation that her performance cancellations were caused by Stiff-person syndrome, online sympathy for the artist has flooded in. Dion announced the news in a video uploaded on her social media account today, in which she apologized to her followers for the tour’s cancellation. She stated the following:
“While we’re still studying about this unique ailment, we know it’s what’s been causing all of my spasms.” Unfortunately, these spasms impair every area of my everyday life, sometimes making it difficult for me to walk and preventing me from utilizing my vocal chords to sing as I used to.”
Celine Dion went on to say that her doctors are doing all they can to help her recuperate. Celine said that this was the most difficult struggle she had ever fought in her life, that she had been battling her health concerns for many years and that it was difficult for her to speak up about them with everyone. She expressed her love for her followers and the stage before concluding:
“I want to thank you so much for your kind words, love, and support on social media. This means a great deal to me. Take good care of yourself. Take care. I adore you all and hope to see you all again soon.”
On Twitter, Celine Dion fans give their warmest wishes.
Celine’s diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome frightened her admirers, who sent their best wishes for her recovery. Here are some responses:
This Celine Dion news has really broken my heart. LORD HEAL HER 😭 pic.twitter.com/W0OXrv4uzH
— ronnie✨ (@TheRonnieWilson) December 8, 2022
Celine Dion has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder that ultimately leaves sufferers as human statues as it progressively locks the body into rigid positions, leaving people unable to walk or talk. This is so sad 💔 pic.twitter.com/6oYqaQVS3k
— virgo’s grooviest. (@virgosgrooviest) December 8, 2022
Celine has had various additional health difficulties for a long time, including hearing abnormalities caused by a patulous Eustachian tube.
The central nervous system may be affected by the stiff-person syndrome, resulting in muscular spasms.
Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is an uncommon autoimmune mobility condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. The issue occurs when muscles all throughout the body get stiff. Noise, mental discomfort, and gentle physical contact may all cause SPS, which causes painful muscular spasms. These symptoms may make walking difficult or impossible, and therapy may take years. The condition starts in one part of the body and spreads fast to the rest.
SPS affects one in a million persons and is most frequent in those aged 30 to 60. It is more frequent in those who have had autoimmune illnesses or cancer. SPS has no recognized origin, however, symptoms might occur anywhere between a few months and years. It may be diagnosed with blood testing, electromyography, and lumbar puncture. SPS may be treated with medications such as benzodiazepines, baclofen, anti-seizure medicines, intravenous immunoglobulin, plasmapheresis, rituximab, and autologous stem cell transplant.
Celine Dion is well-known for her hits.
Celine Dion began her musical career as a teenager in the 1980s. She began her career with Epic Records. Her debut English-language album, Unison, was published in 1990. The album debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Dion’s hits include The Power of Love, Because You Love Me, My Heart Will Go On, and others. The 54-year-old has also received several honors, including five Grammy Awards.
