Claudette Dion, Celine Dion’s sister, has stated that the Canadian singer is struggling after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome.
Stiff person syndrome is a rare and incurable neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable muscle spasms.
Claudette revealed to Le Journal de Montreal (via SheMazing) that her sister needed to’rest’ following the cancellation of her My Heart Will Go On globe tour.
However, Celine’s sister noted that Celine is ‘working hard’ to determine if there is a treatment for what some medical professionals call’statue syndrome.’
‘She’s listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible,’ Claudette said.
Claudette recognized the dedication her sister had for performing, saying, ‘She always goes above and beyond, she always tries to be the best and top of her game.’
However, ‘At one point, your heart and your body are trying to tell you something,’ Claudette reflected.
Despite the disparaging diagnosis, the It’s All Coming Back To Me Now singer has the support of her family.
Her sister noted, ‘[Performing is] innate to her, she’s disciplined in every area of her life.
‘We can’t find any medicine that works, but having hope is important,’ Claudette emphasized.
Claudette also noted during her interview that Celine’s other sister, Linda, had moved into Celine’s home to support the star.