Singer Celine Dion shared an update about her diagnosis with stiff person syndrome, along with a rare photo of herself and her three sons.
In her post, Dion noted that March 15 is International Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day and said that “trying to overcome” stiff person syndrome was “one of the most difficult experiences” of her life. Stated.
Dion announced his diagnosis of the disease in 2022, stating at the time that the disease was affecting his ability to sing and walk, and canceled all activities in May 2023. Upcoming performance dates. In December 2023, Dion's sister Claudette told a French publication: Her muscles were no longer under control..
The disease is incurable neurological disease According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it has characteristics of an autoimmune disease. According to the Center for Genetic and Rare Disease Information, fewer than 5,000 people in the United States are thought to have the disease.
“I remain determined to one day return to the stage and live as normal a life as possible,” Dion wrote. “I am deeply grateful for the love and support from my children, my family, my team, and everyone!”
The photo shows Dion and her three sons René-Charles, Nelson and Eddy Angélil smiling on the podium of go-kart racing organization K1 Speed. Dion has three sons with her late husband and manager René Angélil.Angelil passed away in 2016.
Dion has only appeared in public a handful of times since his diagnosis. Taylor Swift wins album of the year award At the 2023 Grammy Awards. Before that, she was most recently spotted attending a hockey game with her sons.
Dion concluded her message with words of support for those suffering from stiff person syndrome.
“I want to send encouragement and support to those around the world who have been affected by SPS,” Starr wrote. “We want you to know that you can do it, and we can do it!”
