Celine Dion wants to teach a lesson in combativeness. The singer wishes to return to concerts despite her rare neurological disease. She is determined to get back on stage, even if “you have to crawl” to do so, she said in a new interview which will be broadcast Tuesday evening across the Atlantic.
In an excerpt from this interview with the American channel NBC, the Canadian singer once again spoke about her suffering linked to stiff person syndrome – which causes muscle stiffness in the torso, arms and legs, and can trigger serious spasms. .
He “misses” the stage
“I’m going to get back on stage, even if I have to crawl. Even if I have to speak with my hands, I will. I will,” said the 56-year-old singer. “It’s because I want to and I miss it” and “not just because I have to or because I need to,” added the Grammy-winning artist, originally successes such as my heart Will Go On.
The interview was published before the release of his documentary I am: Celine Dionwhich will be released on June 25 on Amazon’s Prime Video platform.
The singer first revealed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, an autoimmune disease. There is no cure for this condition, which is progressive, but treatment can help control symptoms. According to the US National Institute of Health, this disease affects twice as many women as men. “It’s like someone is strangling you,” she explains, adding that the pain can travel through her entire body and that the spasms have sometimes broken her ribs.
A surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards
The international star was forced to cancel a series of shows planned for 2023 and 2024, saying she was not strong enough to tour. She made a surprise appearance earlier this year at the Grammy Awards, presenting the album of the year award to Taylor Swift.
The Quebecer sold more than 250 million albums during her decades-long career. His last tour “Courage World Tour” was interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
