'Céline Dion's Health Update: Muscle Spasms from Illness Result in Broken Ribs'
Entertainment | June 7, 2024, 10:35 a.m.
Céline Dion has opened up about her struggle with stiff person syndrome, a rare and incurable condition that has caused her to suffer muscle spasms so severe that her ribs were broken. In her first TV interview since the diagnosis, she described the intense pain of the spasms, including feeling like her throat is being strangled and experiencing cramping in various parts of her body.
Despite the challenges she faces, Dion remains determined to overcome the illness and continue pursuing her singing career. She has been undergoing physical and vocal therapy five times a week and is focused on working towards her goal of performing again. In an upcoming documentary about her journey with the illness, she shares her story of resilience and determination to not let it define her.
Through her strength and perseverance, Céline Dion is an inspiration to all facing difficult challenges, showing that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.