Celine Dion reveals she has ‘rare neurological disorder’, cancels shows
- The Canadian diva says she was diagnosed with ‘stiff-person syndrome’, a condition that is causing spasms that make it difficult for her to walk and sing
- Dion’s spring dates in Europe have been postponed to 2024, while 8 of her summer shows have been cancelled entirely
Celine Dion cancelled and postponed a series of European shows on Thursday, revealing that she was suffering from a “very rare neurological disorder” that was affecting her singing.
In a five-minute video posted on Instagram in French and English, a clearly emotional Dion said she had been dealing with the health problems “for a long time”.
“Recently I have been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called ‘stiff-person syndrome’ which affects something like one in a million people,” the Canadian diva said.
It has been causing spasms that “affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to,” she said. “It hurts me to tell you today this means I won’t be ready to restart my tour in Europe in February.”
She said she was supported by her children and a team of doctors every day to improve her condition, “but I have to admit I struggle”.