Legendary Canadian singer Céline Dion has announced that she will be postponing some dates on her European tour due to a rare neurological condition called stiff-person syndrome. Dion recently shared videos on her social media accounts where she explained that her illness prevents her from singing as she used to.
Stiff-person syndrome is a condition that causes muscle rigidity and spasms, which can greatly impact a person’s mobility and ability to care for themselves. Dion expressed her disappointment that her illness prevented her from starting the European leg of her tour in February, but she assured her fans that she is working closely with her family, medical professionals, and doctors to get better.
Dion’s love for singing is evident, as she mentioned that it brings her the most happiness in life. She expressed her desire to return to the stage and her dedication to meeting with a sports medicine therapist daily to increase her strength and performance. Despite her health challenges, she sincerely misses her audience and the joy of performing for them.
Stiff-person syndrome is a rare condition, with fewer than 5,000 cases estimated in the country, according to the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. While symptoms can occur at any age, they are most commonly observed in adulthood.
We wish Céline Dion a speedy recovery and hope to see her back on stage soon. For more information about Dion’s tour and any rescheduled dates, please visit her website.
