Wednesday, April 24, 2024 -Iconic singer, Celine Dion, who suffers from a rare neurological disorder, said in her first interview since announcing the diagnosis that she is well but hoping for a miracle.
The Canadian pop star, 56, added that she is
taking life "one day at a time."
She first disclosed in December 2022 that
she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, which causes stiff muscles
in the torso, arms and legs, with noise or emotional distress known to trigger
spasms.
As the cover star of Vogue France's May
edition, she told the magazine she was "well" but that her condition
requires "a lot of work."
She said: "Five days a week I undergo
athletic, physical and vocal therapy.
“I haven’t beaten the disease, as it's still
within me and always will be. I hope that we'll find a miracle, a way to cure
it with scientific research, but for now, I have to learn to live with it.”
There is no cure for Stiff Person Syndrome,
which is progressive, but treatment can help control symptoms.
According to the US National Institutes of
Health, it affects twice as many women as men.
In May last year, Dion was forced to cancel
a string of shows scheduled for 2023 and 2024, saying she was not strong enough
to tour.
Asked about her ability to return to the
stage, Dion told Vogue France she "can't answer that" right
now.
"I don't know... My body will tell
me," she said.
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