That's how much the disease restricts her

Céline Dion is fighting for her health: now her sister Claudette has revealed how the Canadian singer is really doing.

2023 December 19 . 11:33 AM

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Céline Dion - That's how much the disease restricts her

Singer Céline Dion (55) suffers from a chronic illness that makes concert appearances impossible for her. In May, she therefore canceled her world tour, but expressed the hope that she would be able to return to the stage at some point. However, a comeback seems doubtful. In an interview with the Canadian TV channel "7 Jours ", Céline's sister Claudette Dion (75) revealed the true state of the legendary singer's health.

"No more control over her muscles"

According to the interview, the chronic autoimmune disease "stiff person syndrome" seems to be progressing further and further. "She works hard, but she has no control over her muscles," says Claudette. "It breaks my heart because she's always been so disciplined." Celine has always worked hard. "Our mom always told her: 'You'll do well if you do it right'." She would dream with Céline that she could return to the stage. "In what condition? I don't know." The disease is under-researched because it doesn't affect many people.

The singer, who became famous with songs such as "My Heart Will Go On" and "Because You Loved Me", suffers from a chronic autoimmune disease called "stiff person syndrome", which leads to muscle cramps in stressful situations and makes performing impossible.

Céline Dion has retired

In December 2022, Céline Dion herself announced her diagnosis in an Instagram video. Since then, she has interrupted her music career, largely disappeared from the public eye and is said to have retreated to her villa in Las Vegas.

Dion's sister Claudette had already stated in September that the singer was doing everything she could to get well again. Although she is "a strong woman", the family unfortunately "can't find any medication that works", as Claudette Dion said in an interview. However, Dion is working with "the best researchers in this field". "I honestly believe that what she needs most is rest."