At 55, Celine Dion has become the voice of powerful, inspiring ballads that are an iconic part of the music landscape. These days, however, Dion is embroiled in a struggle against stiff-person syndrome, or SPS, which has seen her withdraw from all her usual public activities. However, a source now claims that Dion is feeling stronger and is working hard to make a comeback.
Almost a year ago, Dion took to Instagram and shared in an emotional video that she had been struggling for some time with mysterious symptoms until she finally received a diagnosis of SPS. This rare autoimmune condition causes the individual to experience muscle stiffness and painful spasms. Some may become unbalanced, see double, or slur their speech. However, Dion is reportedly fighting hard to stay in the spotlight as well as have enriching quality time with her beloved children.
A source says Celine Dion is fighting hard to enjoy time in the spotlight again despite SPS
Céline Dion having fun at Katy Perry's Vegas residency pic.twitter.com/rmZ3YeYow6
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Currently, all of Dion’s scheduled concerts for her anticipated Courage World Tour are rescheduled through April 2024. It was anticipated that she “will likely never tour again,” a source told CNN back in late May. But that hasn’t stopped Dion from trying, whether it be music-related or for some relaxing fun after her ongoing struggles.
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For example, she attended a hockey game at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena on Monday, October 30. The source claims she also sang “a few notes” during the outing.
Just a few days later, Dion appeared at Katy Perry’s residency show, Katy Perry: PLAY. A significant highlight of the event was Dion seen happily dancing and bobbing her head to the music.
“Dion was seen dancing throughout the show, giving fans and officials more confidence she can return to the stage in 2024,” suggests Las Vegas Review-Journal writer John Katsilometes. Katsilometes even feels “optimistic about her return next year. Maybe in the spring, even.”
Dion is also determined to make every second with her family count amid her SPS battle
All of this is possible, the source claims, in part because Dion has “good days, even weeks.” While fans believe she might just be able to return to the stage given enough time, the source close to Dion says that whenever she can, she is, above all else, most “committed to sharing those times with her children.”
Dion is a proud mother of three: her son, René-Charles Angélil, was born on January 25, 2001, and she had twins Eddy and Nelson on October 23, 2010. They are credited with helping Dion through her SPS battle, supporting her each day with any needs that might arise.
Whatever tomorrow holds, may it be comfortable and happy for Dion.
