Celine Dion has been forced to cancel her entire worldwide tour as her health deteriorates amid her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
Now the It’s All Coming Back To Me Now songstress has issued an emotional update with fans.
She said on social media: “I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again… and even though it breaks my heart, it’s best that we cancel everything until I’m really ready to be back on stage… I’m not giving up… and I can’t wait to see you again!”
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The singer’s official website directs fans to speak with their original point of sale to obtain a refund.
A statement added: “It is with tremendous disappointment that we have to announce today the cancellation of the Courage World Tour.”
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The My Heart Will Go On songstress confirmed her diagnosis in December 2022 in a tearful Instagram video, explaining to fans that she was suffering severe muscle spasms that left her unable to sing.
She was forced to cancel the rest of the European leg of her tour at the time, but hoped she would later be able to restart it.
Dates were rescheduled for early 2024, but they have now all been called off.
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The rare syndrome affects just one in every million people, and is currently incurable.
Celine confirmed in a candid video: “Unfortunately 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.”
Stiff person syndrome causes stiff muscles in the torso, arms and legs, and increases sensitivity to things like noise, touch and emotional distress – which can exacerbate muscle spasms.
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Over time, the condition can lead people to develop hunched-over postures, and cause frequent falls as the sufferer doesn’t have the reflexes needed to catch themselves, leading to serious injuries.
Fans have been rushing to support Celine amid her latest announcement, with one penning: “You need to take care of you and do what’s right for you take care, stay strong.”
As someone else followed up: “Take care of your health Ms. Dion, that’s #1. Much love.”
“Get well queen!” another well-wisher said.
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