This might be a very tough story for some to take. Céline Dion is chronically ill and suffers from a debilitating disorder. Her sister has updated fans on her condition, and it's not good.
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00:00 Celine Dion suffers from Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that forced a
00:06 Canadian singer to make a difficult decision, cancelling her Courage World Tour in 2023
00:10 and 2024.
00:14 The condition, which Celine Dion describes as a challenge that affects every aspect of
00:17 her life, manifests itself in the form of severe and persistent muscle spasms that make
00:22 it difficult for the artist to pursue her passion, singing.
00:26 In December of last year, she shared her condition publicly on social media, explaining that
00:30 the muscle spasms even made it difficult to walk.
00:35 Concern for the five-time Grammy winner's health continues to grow as Claudette Dion,
00:39 Celine Dion's older sister, recently did an interview with Canadian TV program Séjour
00:44 and gave an update.
00:47 She announced that Celine Dion had lost control of her muscles.
00:50 A return to the stage currently seems impossible.
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