Devastating footage shows Céline Dion suffering symptoms of crippling illness years before diagnosis

Heartbreaking footage has emerged, shedding light on the challenges faced by the iconic Céline Dion as she bravely battles with Still Person Syndrome (SPS). Although the footage was initially featured in one of her previous documentaries, its recent release has captivated the public’s attention.

In 2022, the renowned singer courageously shared the news of her diagnosis with the incurable autoimmune neurological disease through a heartfelt video on Instagram. Since then, much speculation has surrounded Dion’s career, with the determined star determined to find a way to continue performing in any capacity possible.

Unfortunately, the 56-year-old was forced to cancel all the dates of her world tour for 2023 and 2024 due to the debilitating effects of SPS. Reports have painted a somber picture of the future, raising concerns about her ability to return to the stage.

A trailer for Dion’s upcoming documentary, released last month, showcased the emotional toll of living a life where she can no longer perform as she has for decades. The footage revealed a vulnerable side of the singer, on the verge of tears as she grapples with the immense challenges brought on by her condition.

Just this week, the beloved “Heart Will Go On” songstress disclosed that she had been silently battling Stiff Person Syndrome long before she publicly revealed her diagnosis. In a candid interview with Today’s Hoda Kotb, Dion admitted that the burden of keeping her illness a secret eventually became overwhelming, prompting her to open up about her struggles.

As we collectively rally behind Céline Dion, let us recognize her unwavering strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Her determination to overcome the limitations of her condition and find a way to return to her passion is an inspiration to us all.

“What do you want me to say? I have what? We did not know what was going on. I should’ve stopped and taken the time to figure out and taken the time like it’s not enough,” she explained.

“My husband as well, was fighting for his own life. I had to raise my kids, I had to hide, I had to try and be a hero, feeling my body leaving me, holding onto my own dreams.

“And lying, for me, the burden was too much. Lying to people who got me where I am today – I could not do it anymore.”

The singer then described SPS – a symptom of which is uncontrollable muscle spasms – as like “somebody is strangling you”.

“It’s like somebody is pushing your larynx/pharynx this way,” she said.

Now, unearthed footage from Céline 2010 documentary, Céline: Through the Eyes of the World, sees the singer, then just 40, discussing vocal “spasms” and “cold like symptoms” with her doctor.

“My main problem now is my neck, I cannot relax my neck so I cannot relax my vocal chords so I cannot vocal exercise well,” she says in the clip

“My main problem is not that I can’t do the highs, I’m spasming, my eyebrows are spasming, my ears. I tell you I’m gonna flip soon, I’m telling you.”

Dion also confided in her team while on tour about her ongoing struggles.

“To make a long story short, by the time I went to the meet and greet my breathing was too rapid, I was spasmed up too much, I couldn’t finish a phrase,” the star said.

“The show has not started yet, I was saying hello to people and I couldn’t breathe, I went on with the show

“And when I sang “I drove all night for the first time” it was [out of tune] “I drove all night” right there. Yesterday night after doing everything I was spitting out mucus.”

All our thoughts are with Céline Dion as she fights her current battle.