Céline Dion’s Sons Inspire Her to Battle Stiff-Person Syndrome
In a touching exclusive interview, Céline Dion reveals how her three sons have been her source of strength as she fights against stiff-person syndrome, a rare autoimmune and neurological disorder. Despite facing the devastating loss of her husband, René Angélil, to throat cancer, Dion has found resilience in her family.
The music superstar shares that her symptoms, which include excruciating muscle spasms and difficulty walking and breathing, became increasingly severe leading up to her SPS diagnosis in August 2022. Dion’s sons, René-Charles, 23, Nelson, and Eddy, 13, have been her motivation to keep going, as she didn’t want them to be scared of losing another parent.
Dion’s journey, including her battle to return to the stage, will be showcased in a Prime Video documentary titled “I Am: Celine Dion,” directed by Irene Taylor. Despite the challenges she faces with the incurable illness, Dion remains determined to make a comeback and continue her music career.
In a recent Instagram video, Dion opened up about her health struggles and the difficulties she has faced. She expressed her desire to overcome these challenges and return to performing for her fans. The documentary and an upcoming NBC News primetime special will shed more light on Dion’s journey and her fight against SPS.