Céline Dion and the disease: “I face it every day, nothing will stop me”

Celine Dion he doesn’t give up. “I had two choices, either I worked hard at it or I pulled the plug and it was over. My goal is to see the Eiffel Tower again. I have this disease for some unknown reason. The way I see it, I have two choices. Either I train like an athlete and work hard, or I unplug and it’s over, I stay at home, listen to my songs, stand in front of the mirror and sing for myself. I chose to work with my whole body and my whole soul, from head to toe, with a medical team. I want to be the best I can be. My goal is to revisit the most beautiful places in Paris and the Eiffel Tower.”

Dion56 years old, tells himself to Vogue France and talks about the rare disease that has affected her for a few years, Rigid Person Syndrome. The Canadian artist returned to talk about living with the rare neurological condition, admitting: “I take it one day at a time” while also admitting that she hopes for a “miraculous” cure

Stiff person syndrome is a rare neurological condition characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, increased sensitivity to stimuli such as sounds and lights, and emotional distress that can cause spasms, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Celine Dion she announced in December 2022 that she would be taking a break from professional commitments to focus on her health after revealing her diagnosis. She has since stopped touring and performing live.

In the interview with Vogue France the Canadian singer revealed that she spends five days a week doing “athletic, physical and vocal therapy. I work on my toes, my knees, my calves, my fingers, my singing, my voice. I have to learn to live with it now and stop putting myself In the beginning I asked myself: ‘Why did it happen? What did I do?’ But over time my attitude has changed. It is the love of the people closest to her and her fans, as well as the best medical care, that have helped her the most. “People who suffer from this disease may not be lucky enough or may not have the means to have good doctors and good care. I have these means and this is a gift. Furthermore, I have this strength within me. I know that nothing will stop me” .

Celine Dion he is aware that at the moment there is no cure, but he hopes that one will be found and in the meantime he has learned to live with it. Regarding her possible return to the scene, the singer underlines that she doesn’t know, her physical self will tell her.