The documentary titled I Am: Celine Dion will capture legendary Canadian singer Celine Dion’s recent struggles. Irene Taylor will direct this documentary, which will come out on Prime Video on June 25, 2024.
Celine Dion has a massive fan base around the globe. She started her career at a very young age and went on to sing in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and more. She is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time and has received 5 Grammy Awards, 12 World Music Awards, 7 Billboard Music Awards, 6 American Music Awards, and more. Some of her most popular tracks are “Because You Loved Me”, “That’s the Way It Is”, “My Heart Will Go On” (from the 1997 film, Titanic), and more.
Unfortunately, in 2022, Celine Dion had to endure some serious troubles with her health. In January of that year, her official website and social media accounts confirmed that the U.S. and Canadian concert dates were canceled because the singer was having muscle spasms. Later that year, Dion released a statement where she revealed her battles with a rare neurological condition called Stiff-Person Syndrome.
She said that she has trouble walking and singing and also added that she was working with a sports medicine therapist every day to get back on stage. According to Reuters, she said, “Unfortunately, these 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. I’m working hard with my sports medicine therapist every day to build back my strength.”
Amidst her ongoing battle with Stiff-Person syndrome, on May 26, 2023, her official website and social media accounts confirmed that the anticipated Courage World Tour had been canceled.
Is there a cure for Celine Dion’s health condition?
According to John Hopkins Medicine, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is incurable. However, therapy and medication can manage its symptoms and provide relief to the patient. Furthermore, correct treatment can stop this disease from worsening.
Stiff Person Syndrome causes muscle stiffness and agonizing spasms which can intensify with time. It is more common among females and affects individuals aged between 40 to 50. Sometimes, this condition can affect children and older adults.
According to Variety, through I Am: Celine Dion, the singer aims to raise awareness about Stiff Person Syndrome. She released a statement about the upcoming documentary in which she said that living with SPS has been a challenge for her, however, it does not define her legacy. She said, “This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me.”
Dion further revealed that she is on the road to recovery and thoroughly misses her fans and performing for them. She said, “As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realized how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans. During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life to help others who share this diagnosis.”
Born on March 30, 1968, Celine Dion is currently 56 years old. Her last album titled Courage came out on November 15, 2019.
