Canadian pop diva Celine Dion, who sang the theme song for the movie 'Titanic,' has been diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease that causes stiffness in her body.
In a video posted on Instagram on the 8th (local time), Dion revealed that she suffers from a rare neurological disorder called Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS).
"I was recently diagnosed with a very rare disease that affects one in a million people," he said. "Now I know that this disease is causing all my (muscle) spasms."
"Unfortunately, these cramps affect every aspect of my daily life," she continued. "It sometimes makes walking difficult and doesn't even allow me to use my vocal cords to sing."
Following the diagnosis, Dion has canceled all of her concerts from 2023 and postponed her tour to 2024.
SPS causes muscle stiffness, which makes the human body stiff, and causes muscle spasms in response to sound, touch, and emotional stimuli.
People affected by this disease may have difficulty walking or moving, and may even fall due to convulsions from car horns and street noise.
According to the BBC, SPS is an incurable disease with no cure, and the progression of the disease can be slowed down by using anti-anxiety drugs and muscle relaxants.
"I work hard every day with a sports medicine therapist to rebuild my strength and performance, but I have to admit that the process is a struggle," Dion said.
Then, he said, "All I know is a song, and that's what I've done my whole life," shedding tears and thanking the fans for their support.
Dion won five Grammy Awards and two Academy Awards for her hit songs, including 'My Heart Will Go On', the theme song from 'Titanic'.
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