Celine Dion Posts Rare Health Update in Photo With Her Sons
Celine Dion recently shared a rare update on her health in an Instagram post to raise awareness for Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), the rare neurological illness she was diagnosed with in 2022. The post featured a heartfelt message and a photo of the singer with her three sons, René-Charles Angélil, 23, and 13-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson.
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SPS is a progressive autoimmune disorder that causes extreme muscle rigidity and painful spasms, severely limiting mobility. In her post, Dion wrote, “Trying to overcome this autoimmune disorder has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, but I remain determined to one day get back onto the stage and live as normal a life as possible.” She expressed deep gratitude for the support of her children, family, and fans, adding, “I am deeply grateful for the love and support from my kids, family, team, and all of you!”
The post was shared in recognition of International SPS Awareness Day, with Dion sending a message of hope to others suffering from the condition: “I want to send my encouragement and support to all those around the world who have been affected by SPS. I want you to know you can do it! We can do it!”
SPS is an extremely rare disorder, affecting only one to three people per million, with a higher prevalence in women. Despite the challenges, Dion’s sister revealed last September that the singer is “doing everything to recover.” However, because SPS is not well understood, treatment options are limited, making it difficult to ease her pain.
Even with her ongoing health struggles, Dion recently made a rare public appearance as a presenter at the Grammys, showing her determination to remain connected to her fans and the music world.
