Celine Dion’s sister, Claudette Dion, recently shared a heartbreaking update about the superstar’s battle with stiff person syndrome.
Claudette revealed that Celine has ‘lost control of her muscles,’ as the debilitating condition has worsened over time.
According to her, ‘what breaks my heart is that she’s always been disciplined, she’s always worked hard.
“Our mother always told her, ‘You’re going to do it well. You’re going to do it properly.”
Claudette added that Celine has a desire to perform again despite the dire outlook. ‘It’s true that in both our dreams and hers, the goal is to return to the stage,’ Claudette said.
In December 2022, Celine announced that she would have to cancel the remainder of her ‘Courage’ world tour due to the progressive and incurable neurological disorder that attacks one’s muscles, including vocal cords and the heart.
The hitmaker’s sibling went on to say she has been in contact with many people suffering from stiff person syndrome and their loved ones who have ‘lost hope’ that a cure will ever be found.
Claudette said that an influx of patients and their families have reached out to the Dion family charity, Foundation Mama Dion, for guidance.
They’ve also sent kind messages as Celine fights the disease.
Claudette previously mentioned that Celine has seen hardly any improvement in her health, although the Dion family has been working with ‘the top researchers in the field.’
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