Celine Dion has shared her personal journey with stiff person’s disease.
During a recent interview with Vogue France, the renowned five-time Grammy winner shared an update on her health, revealing that she is doing well but acknowledges the amount of effort required. She mentioned that she is taking things one day at a time. Dion was diagnosed with Moersch-Woltman syndrome, also known as stiff-person syndrome, in May of last year. This diagnosis prompted the 55-year-old singer to prioritize her health, resulting in the cancellation of her upcoming tour dates and a pause in live performances due to the impact of the disorder on her mobility and vocal abilities.
Ever since she was diagnosed, Dion has dedicated five days a week to engaging in athletic, physical, and vocal therapy.
She expressed, “I am constantly working on improving my posture, my flexibility, my strength, my dexterity, my vocal range… I have come to accept and embrace these challenges, rather than constantly questioning myself. In the beginning, I used to ask myself: ‘Why am I facing these difficulties? How did I end up in this situation? What did I do to deserve this? Is it my own doing?'”
Dion’s perspective has undergone a transformation as she shared, “I used to think I had only two options: either train like an athlete and put in tremendous effort, or simply give up, stay at home, and sing my songs to myself in front of the mirror. However, I have made the decision to give it my all, both physically and mentally, with the support of a medical team. My aim is to reach my full potential and experience the joy of seeing the Eiffel Tower once more.”
