Celine Dion is ready to open up about her battle with illness: diagnosis and hope
24 may 2024 в 03:28
Celine Dion is ready to talk about her personal health struggles, which have prevented her from performing. In a preview for the new documentary film «A New Day: Celine Dion», - released on Prime Video on Thursday, May 23, the Grammy winner opened up about her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome.
«I was diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder, and I wasn’t ready to talk about it before», - said the 56-year-old Celine. «But now I am ready».
According to Johns Hopkins University, stiff person syndrome usually causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms that come and go and can worsen over time. However, some people experience other symptoms, such as double vision or slowed speech.
There is currently no cure, but working with a specialist and managing symptoms can make living with this condition easier.
As a result of her diagnosis, Celine was forced to cancel her Courage world tour in May 2023. In the trailer for her upcoming documentary film, the singer shared a moment of how difficult it was to stop performing.
«When you record, it sounds great. But when you go on stage, it’s even better», - she said. «It's not hard to give a concert, you know? It’s hard to cancel a concert».
Celine continued: «My voice is the conductor of my life. When your voice brings you joy, you are the best version of yourself. I need my instrument».
According to Prime Video, «A New Day: Celine Dion» aims to serve as a «love letter» to devoted fans. The inspiring documentary film, which also features Celine’s three sons with her late husband René Angélil, also hopes to highlight the music that guided Celine’s life and showcase the resilience of the human spirit.
«I work hard every day, but I have to admit, it’s been a struggle», - said Celine, holding back tears. «I miss it so much. People. I miss them. If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl, and I won’t stop».
The same spirit was felt in an interview with Vogue France in April. During a heartfelt conversation, the singer of «The Power of Love» shared her intention to live with stiff person syndrome as much as possible.
«I see two options», - she said. «Either I train like an athlete and work very hard, or I give up and it’s over, I stay at home, listen to my songs, stand in front of the mirror and sing to myself. I chose to work with my whole body and soul, from head to toe, with a medical team. I want to be the best I can be».
«A New Day: Celine Dion» premieres on June 25 on Prime Video
«I was diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder, and I wasn’t ready to talk about it before», - said the 56-year-old Celine. «But now I am ready».
According to Johns Hopkins University, stiff person syndrome usually causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms that come and go and can worsen over time. However, some people experience other symptoms, such as double vision or slowed speech.
There is currently no cure, but working with a specialist and managing symptoms can make living with this condition easier.
As a result of her diagnosis, Celine was forced to cancel her Courage world tour in May 2023. In the trailer for her upcoming documentary film, the singer shared a moment of how difficult it was to stop performing.
«When you record, it sounds great. But when you go on stage, it’s even better», - she said. «It's not hard to give a concert, you know? It’s hard to cancel a concert».
Celine continued: «My voice is the conductor of my life. When your voice brings you joy, you are the best version of yourself. I need my instrument».
According to Prime Video, «A New Day: Celine Dion» aims to serve as a «love letter» to devoted fans. The inspiring documentary film, which also features Celine’s three sons with her late husband René Angélil, also hopes to highlight the music that guided Celine’s life and showcase the resilience of the human spirit.
«I work hard every day, but I have to admit, it’s been a struggle», - said Celine, holding back tears. «I miss it so much. People. I miss them. If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl, and I won’t stop».
The same spirit was felt in an interview with Vogue France in April. During a heartfelt conversation, the singer of «The Power of Love» shared her intention to live with stiff person syndrome as much as possible.
«I see two options», - she said. «Either I train like an athlete and work very hard, or I give up and it’s over, I stay at home, listen to my songs, stand in front of the mirror and sing to myself. I chose to work with my whole body and soul, from head to toe, with a medical team. I want to be the best I can be».
«A New Day: Celine Dion» premieres on June 25 on Prime Video
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