Singer Celine Dion’s sister has shared an update on the singer’s health as she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological condition.
The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer announced in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, which can cause muscle rigidity and muscular spasms.
Sharing an update on her condition, Dion’s sister, Claudette Dion, said in an interview said that another sister, Linda, had moved into the singer’s home to aid in her care. “When I call her and she’s busy, I speak to my sister Linda who lives with her and tells me that she’s working hard,” she said.
“I honestly think that she mostly needs to rest. She always goes above and beyond, she always tries to be the best and top of her game,” she continued.
Speaking about Dion’s decision to step away from performing, Claudette said, “At one point, your heart and your body are trying to tell you something. It’s important to listen to it.”
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“It’s innate to her, she’s disciplined in every area of her life. We can’t find any medicine that works, but having hope is important,” said the singer’s sister.
Claudette Dion added that the “Love Again” star is “listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible.”
It is a disease that progresses over time, and if left unmanaged, can become debilitating.
In light of the diagnosis, the singer rescheduled several of her upcoming tour dates in 2023 and 2024. In May, she called off the tour for good.
