Celine Dion is bravely sharing her journey with rigid person syndrome.
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Celine realizes the truth about her disorder
in one exclusive interview with TODAY’s Hoda Kotb, the iconic singer candidly discussed her life and health after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome. Based on EVERYBODYCeline also discussed with Hoda Kotb how the condition has affected her voice.
“It’s like someone is strangling you. It’s like someone is pushing on your larynx/pharynx,” she said, raising her voice to demonstrate the effect. “It’s like talking like that, and you can’t go higher or lower.”
The legendary musician went on to mention that the stiffness can sometimes make you feel like you’re locked in place.
“It feels like if I point my feet, they stay in that position. It’s crampy but it’s like being in a position where you can’t unlock them. I had a broken rib because sometimes it can break when it’s very severe.”
Celine’s sit-down interview with Hoda Kotb comes weeks before the release of her Prime Video documentary, ‘I Am: Celine Dion’.
The film will depict the five-time Grammy Award winner’s journey as she faces her rare disorder and attempts to return to the stage. ‘I Am: Celine Dion’ officially launches on Prime Video on June 25.
Social media reacts to Celine Dion’s illness
Instagram user @f3tish wrote, “Awful! She never deserved this.”
Instagram user @livelovelisaa wrote, “Hate that she had to go through that, please pray for me.”
Instagram user @emerson2is then wrote: “Damn, this should have been a reminder to thank our lord and savior for our health! It’s not a joke.”
While Instagram user @theleighnasimone wrote: “Any limitation your body randomly puts on you is scary…I know it’s hard to accept…Pray for her strength.”
Instagram user @lai.michelle1 wrote, “It can be extremely debilitating. I’m glad she’s advocating for her condition.”
Finally Instagram user @sonyae wrote, “Lord, please heal her.”
Celine shares her diagnosis with fans
Celine Dion initially noticed symptoms of this disorder, characterized by severe muscle spasms, during her ‘Taking Chances World Tour’ in 2008. However, she decided not to disclose it. revealed her diagnosis until December 2022, when she made a decision. announcement on Instagramexplains the postponement of some performances.
While struggling with her diagnosis, Celine is also trying to process her own emotions surrounding the condition. Finally, she realized she had to tell the truth to her fans.
“I can’t do this anymore. Lie to me, the burden is too great. Lying to the people who helped me get to where I am today, I can’t do it anymore.”
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