It seems Céline Dion’s autoimmune disorder has worsened.
The singer’s sister, Claudette Dion, also a singer, spoke with the Canadian website 7 Jours, sharing that her sister “does not have control of her muscles," per USA Today.
“There are some who have lost hope because it is a disease that is not [very well] known,” Claudette added. “What pains me is that she has always been disciplined. She’s always worked hard.”
Dion hopes to return to singing someday. "In what capacity? I don't know," Claudette said. "The vocal cords are muscles, and the heart is also a muscle. This is what gets me."
Dion announced last year that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, which impacts the nervous system and has led to severe muscle spasms. The revelation led to her canceling her 2023 tour.
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"The spasms 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," Dion said in an Instagram video. "I have to admit it's been a struggle. All I know is singing, it's what I've done all my life."
She shared that the disease only affects one in a million people.
"There are some people who have lost hope because it is a disease that is not known. If you only knew how many calls we receive at the Foundation to hear from Céline!" Claudette told 7 Jours. "People tell us they love her and pray for her. She receives so many messages, gifts, blessed crucifixes.”
