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.
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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".
- 'All I know is
singing' -
Dion rose to worldwide fame in the 1990s with hits such as "My Heart
Will Go On" and "The Power of Love", and has continued to sell
out huge stadiums around the world.
She first mentioned the spasms when she delayed her European tour earlier
this year.
Stiff-person syndrome causes progressive muscle stiffness as well as muscle
spasms, normally between the ages of 30 to 60, and can remain stable in some
cases or get gradually worse in others.
"All I know is singing, it's what I've done all my life and it's what I
love to do the most," said Dion, breaking into tears.
"I miss seeing all of you, being on the stage, performing for
you."
Her spring dates in Europe, which were due to begin in the Czech Republic in
February, have been postponed to 2024, while eight of her summer shows have
been cancelled entirely.
A number of performances between late August and October have not been
changed.
The "Courage World Tour" began in 2019, and Dion had completed 52
shows before the Covid-19 pandemic put the remainder on hold.
She later cancelled the North American section of the tour due to her health
problems.
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