Céline Dion's battle with Stiff Person Syndrome: Her journey from first symptoms to finally getting diagnosed

by Sharleen McAleavy

Céline Dion has made her struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome public since her diagnosis. Here's a timeline of the impact her health has had on her career.

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Céline Dion evolution career health stiff person syndrome struggles

World-famous legendary singer Céline Dion became famous in her teens, with the help of her producer René Angelil, who later became her beloved husband. Since his death in 2016, she has continued her career, but her health issues got in the way, forcing her to cancel a world tour in 2024.

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In 2022, the singer revealed she suffers from a rare condition called Stiff Person Syndrome, which makes her daily life painful and complicated. Today, we're taking a look at her evolution since her diagnosis.

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Céline Dion's sister gives worrying update on the singer's health 'She can't control her muscles' Céline Dion's sister gives worrying update on the singer's health 'She can't control her muscles'
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