Celine Dion’s voice has dominated the music industry for decades.
Her career skyrocketed to new heights with the debut of her years-long Las Vegas residencies.
We’ll be taking a look at what we know about her ongoing health battles.
This second residency was more spaced out, with 427 shows.
This allowed Dion to tour internationally during the pockets of time when she wasn’t performing in Vegas.
“She just reached the point of total exhaustion.
Celine toured this summer in Europe and Canada and released a French-language album.
After the death of Angelil, her personal health concerns appeared to grow more prominent.
Further shows were either postponed or cancelled due to her ongoing throat issues.
There would be more cancellations to follow.
“I’m heartbroken by this.
I want to get through this as soon as I can.”
Celine wants to give more than the machine allows her …
This isn’t the first time this has happened to her.
She should take a little vacation, learn to listen to herself.”
“What’s happening to her is sad.
But it’s not serious … Celine always confides in me and asks for advice when something is wrong.
I know she’s in good spirits” (viaHello!
A press release on herofficial websiteshared the news.
Her medical team continues to evaluate and treat the condition."
I’ll be so glad to get back to full health …
I can’t wait to be back on stage again."
Fans also caught on to her recent physical appearance, which raised some cause for concern.
However, Dion has been vocal about that there’s nothing of concern.
“It’s true that I’m a little thinner.
Everything’s fine, nothing’s wrong,” she shared withABC Newsin 2019.
“I have discovered a new passion … She shared similar sentiments toPeople.
“Dancing has been in my DNA all of my life.
It’s a dream.
And so hard!”
I like to move and weight loss comes with it.”
This hasn’t been the first time her weight has come under scrutiny.
Speaking withThe Guardianin 2007, she said, “I’m not anorexic.
It pisses people off that I am thin and I don’t make any effort …
I have been thin all my life.
Nobody in my family is overweight.”
She shared this news with her fans through herYouTube channel, in a heartfelt video.
In both versions of the video, her emotional vulnerability is visible and heartfelt.
Another fan shared, “That’s life, it throws us back sometimes.
We can’t wait for your comeback Queen,” perGood Housekeeping.
Meanwhile, well-known names such as Katy Perry offer their well-wishes.
We all know that you are stronger than a horse!"
“Everything that I’ve been doing since Rene has passed …
I feel extremely strong because he has given me so much through all the years.”
Dion said that this diagnosis meant that she finally understood why she had previously experienced so many spasms.
She told fans that she had to postpone her “Courage” tour.
The European leg was supposed to commence in February 2023, but Dion said that she wasn’t ready.
Stiff-person syndrome can impact people with a range of severity.
For some, the spasms are light and can be treated with medication.
However, on the more extreme end of the spectrum, the disorder can leave people virtually immobile.
It’s considered an autoimmune disorder because the brain and muscles no longer work together.
Increased levels of antibodies attack a protein that helps to control muscle movement.
It marked her film debut, which seems hard to believe considering her lengthy career.
Because of her health concerns, Dion wasn’t able to promote the movie with her co-stars.
“She’s just a wonderful, wonderful person,” Chopra Jonas toldPeople.
She’s such an integral part of it."
“I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again.
Her final message was hopeful though, and she expects one day to continue performing.
She repeated the message in French.
Fans were fully supportive of her decision.
“We just need you to take good care of yourself,” a fancommented.
“Your health is the only thing that matters.”
Anothersaid, “Take the time you need.
We understand that touring is not easy.
Your health is more important than a tour.”
So it’s clear that everyone understood and respected her tough decision.
