Celine Dion recently shared a rare social media update with fans amid her ongoing health battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). She posted a picture of a billboard in Toronto that promotes her new music, thanking Spotify Canada and her fans for their support. This moment comes during a challenging period for Dion, who was diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder in December 2022.
Her sister, Claudette Dion, recently opened up about Celine’s illness in an interview with Le Journal de Montreal, expressing hope for her eventual return to the stage. Claudette praised her sister’s composed and courageous approach when she shared her diagnosis in a December video, saying that Celine managed to remain strong and calm while explaining her condition.
Fans have been offering support and love as they await further updates on her health and future endeavors.
Celine Dion continues to show remarkable strength in the face of her health struggles. Her sister Claudette Dion emphasized this strength, expressing her belief that, instead of lamenting her diagnosis, Celine remains resilient. Claudette remains optimistic, sending her sister positive energy in the hope that she will one day return to the stage.
Despite battling Stiff Person Syndrome, Celine has not let the diagnosis define her career. In April 2023, she made a long-awaited musical comeback with her new single “Love Again,” her first original release in nearly four years. The song is part of the soundtrack for the romantic-comedy Love Again, in which Celine stars alongside Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra. This marked an exciting return for Celine, blending her acting and singing talents, and giving her fans something to celebrate amid her ongoing health battle.
“Love Again” marks Celine Dion’s first release since her 2019 album Courage, which featured the title track as one of its highlights. After the album’s release, she stepped back from the spotlight, initially due to the global pandemic and then because of her own health challenges.
In 2021, she had to cancel shows due to “persistent muscle spasms,” which were later revealed to be symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare and debilitating neurological disorder. In December 2022, she publicly announced her diagnosis and the need to focus on recovery, which led to further cancellations of her highly anticipated shows. Despite this, her recent musical comeback with “Love Again” demonstrates her enduring passion for music and connection with her fans, even as she navigates her health journey.
