Celine Dion has just published a health update and informed fans that she will be rescheduling some of her tour dates to 2024.
Dion stated that she is postponing the start of her tour to prioritize her health.
The singer Celine Dion revealed on Thursday morning that she suffers from a «very rare neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome» in an emotional video shared on her official Instagram page.
Celine announced the news on Instagram, writing:
«I have been struggling with health problems for a while, and it’s quite difficult for me to talk about everything I’ve been going through and facing these challenges. It pains me to inform you that I will not be ready to resume my European tour in February,» she wrote in the post.
«A rare autoimmune movement disorder that affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord)» is stiff-person syndrome. According to the Cleveland Clinic, people with this disease initially experience muscle stiffness in the trunk, followed over time by the development of rigidity in the legs and other muscles of the body.
She stated that every aspect of her daily life, including singing and walking, is affected by the spasms she has been having, which are reportedly a symptom of the syndrome.
She continued explaining that she was diagnosed with a neurological condition called stiff-person syndrome, which causes severe spasms. As a result, it is understandable that she is taking time to focus on her recovery.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, this condition affects approximately one in a million people. There is no known treatment for it, and its cause is unknown.
Dion stated that in order to be able to perform again, her medical team will help her manage her symptoms.
