Celine Dion recently revealed that she almost lost her life amid her battle with stiff person syndrome.
The 56-year-old singer is “much better” now, but “almost died” at one point, Hoda Kotb shared while previewing an upcoming episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna Thursday.
Reflecting on what she learned from Dion during the interview, Kotb, 59, added: “It was a scary time.”
Earlier in the day, the trailer for the vocalist’s upcoming documentary was released and brought fans to tears as they watched Dion open up about her heartbreaking battle with stiff person syndrome.
And just weeks earlier, Dion said she was “determined” to get back on stage and sing again, something Kotb said she was privileged to hear during their candid conversation, adding that it sounded “amazing.”
Celine Dion recently revealed that she almost lost her life amid her battle with stiff person syndrome. The 56-year-old singer is “much better” now, but she “almost died” at one point, Hoda Kotb shared as she previewed an upcoming episode of Today With Hoda & Jenna on Thursday; seen in february
Reflecting on what she learned from Dion during the interview, Kotb, 59, added: “It was a scary time.” He also said that she had the privilege of hearing Dion sing, adding that she sounded “amazing.”
According to the Cleveland ClinicStiff person syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms.
Dion revealed that she was diagnosed with the disorder almost two years ago.
“He was diagnosed with a terrible disease and at one point, he wondered if he was going to survive, if he was going to survive it,” Kotb shared.
“A lot of people are wondering what happened and what happened,” he added.
Kotb also revealed that Dion told him how the disorder affected her voice and mentioned the “possibility of a comeback.”
“We miss her and it was a very emotional interview,” he recalled. “We’ll see where she is on her return journey, but I know people are cheering her on.”
Dion’s appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna will air during the upcoming June 11 episode.
That same day, Amazon Prime released a raw, emotional trailer for the singer’s upcoming documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.
Dion revealed that she was diagnosed with the disorder almost two years ago. “She was diagnosed with a terrible disease and at one point, she wondered if she was going to survive, if she was going to survive,” Kotb shared of the hitmaker.
That same day, Amazon Prime released a raw, emotional trailer for the singer’s upcoming documentary, I Am: Celine Dion. In the clip, Dion broke down in tears and admitted that the degenerative disease had affected her ability to perform; seen in September 2019
In the clip, Dion broke down in tears and admitted that the degenerative disease had affected her ability to perform. Towards the end of the trailer, Dion promised her fans that she would do anything to save her voice, which she called “the host of my life.”
I Am: Celine Dion will premiere on Amazon Prime and will be available to stream on June 25. Dion’s appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna will air during the upcoming June 11 episode.
In the clip, Dion broke down in tears and admitted that the degenerative disease had affected her ability to perform.
Toward the end of the trailer, Dion promised her fans that she would do anything to save her voice, which she called “the driver of my life.”
“When your voice brings you joy, you are your best self,” he said. ‘I need my instrument.
“I was diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder and I wasn’t ready to say anything before, but now I am,” she added. “I look at my life and I love every part of it.”
On the possibility of a comeback, he said: “I’m working hard every day, but I have to admit it’s a struggle.” I miss him so much. The people… I miss them.
At the end of the trailer, Dion stated, “If I can’t run, I’ll walk.” If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. But I won’t stop, she won’t stop.
I Am: Celine Dion will premiere on Amazon Prime and will be available to stream on June 25.