Celine Dion loses control of her body due to a rare neurological disease (3 photos + 2 videos)
Category: Stars, Famous people, PEGI 0+
21 December 2023
55-year-old singer Celine Dion has muscle stiffness syndrome. A progressive and incurable neurological disease that over time turns a person into a “living statue”. Celine was diagnosed last year, forcing her to cancel her world tour. 
Celine Dion's sister, Claudette, told the Canadian publication 7 Jours that due to a rare neurological disease with signs of an autoimmune disease that causes progressive muscle rigidity and muscle spasms (Stiff Person Syndrome, SPS), it is already difficult for the singer to control her body. She was diagnosed with the disease last year.
Céline Dion - My Heart Will Go On (Taking Chances World Tour_ The Concert)
Claudette did not hide the fact that the artist can no longer control her facial expressions and muscles.
Celine works hard, but does not control her muscles. She has always been disciplined, it breaks my heart now.
Dion's disease is very rare and little studied, therefore, Claudette added, many people with a similar disease have already lost hope of returning to normal life and being cured.
Experts estimate that the rare disease affects around 70 people in the UK and around 330 in the US. Moreover, women suffer twice as often as men.
If only you knew how many calls we receive at our family charity with questions about Celine's condition! People tell us they love her and are praying for her. She receives so many letters, gifts, blessed crucifixes. She works hard but can't control her muscles. The vocal cords are muscles, and the heart is also a muscle. Since the case of SPS is one in a million, scientists have not yet conducted enough research on this diagnosis, added the singer’s sister.
Dion herself also said that the disease caused her uncontrollable muscle spasms, and she had difficulty walking and singing.
Every day I work hard with my sports medicine therapist to regain my strength and ability to perform again, but I must admit that it is a struggle.
Céline Dion - The Power of Love (Taking Chances World Tour_ The Concert)
Celine Dion is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Born March 30, 1968. During her career, she released 15 albums in French and 12 in English. The undisputed and most famous hit is the title track for the film "Titanic" My Heart Will Go On.
