Celine Dion 'likely to never sing in public again' after life altering diagnosis

19 August 2023 , 17:48

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Celine Dion may never sing in public again (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Celine Dion is likely to never sing to her adoring fans again, according to reports.

The iconic songstress, 55, was recently diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome and is said to be struggling to find medications that work for her. The condition is set to leave her fans devastated with news circulating that she might have to quit her career after postponing gigs for this year and next in May.

It is something the My Heart Will Go On singer will not decide lightly, with her often opening up about the love of performing. But she's currently said to be so debilitated by the condition that she doesn't like leaving the house.

Celine Dion has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (AFP via Getty Images)

Now, an insider had revealed the troubles to star is facing at home, claiming she is susceptible to falling and suffering from "unbearable" spasms. The source told The National Enquirer: ""Celine hasn't been photographed in public in almost 600 days — and with good reason. She has trouble walking and is at the mercy of loud noises that trigger spasms, which make her susceptible to failing. Her back has become hunched and her muscle spasms are, at times, unbearable."

And the source claimed the condition is continuing to get worse. She has recently moved her sister Linda into her home she shares with her three sons René-Charles, Eddy, and Nelson. Sister Claudette recently revealed Celine is listening to doctors in a bid to find a cure.

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The singer had to postpone her tour dates (Getty Images)

Claudette told Le Journal de Montreal: "When I call her and she's busy, I speak to my sister Linda who lives with her and tells me that she's working hard. She's listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible. I honestly think that she mostly needs to rest. She always goes above and beyond, she always tries to be the best and top of her game. At one point, your heart and your body are trying to tell you something. It's important to listen to it."

Claudette went on to explain her sister Linda moved in with the music icon, who is the youngest of 14 brothers and sisters, to help care for her as she continues to battle the debilitating illness. She went on to say her sister is working hard at her recovering as she added: "W e trust her. It's innate to her, she's disciplined in every area of her life… We can't find any medicine that works, but having hope is important."

Jamie Roberts