Celine Dion celebrated the New Year with a heartfelt message after making a shocking musical comeback amid her health battle.
On Tuesday, the 56-year-old vocal powerhouse, who has been suffering from the rare neurological disorder stiff-person syndrome, took the lead. instagram to share a stunning image of her looking thoughtful along with a note of gratitude and hope.
“As we conclude another year together, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support,” he began.
‘Your love and energy inspire me every day. I wish you all a happy holiday filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones.
‘We open infinite possibilities for next year. I wish you a safe holiday season and a fabulous New Year! – Celine xx…’, he wrote in the caption.
For the Canadian sensation, the last few years marked her triumphant return to the music scene as she released new music since her 2022 diagnosis, including her track Love Again.
Celine Dion celebrated the New Year with a heartfelt message after making a shocking musical comeback amid her health battle; seen in November 2024
Her post was a hit with fans, racking up thousands of comments of support and praise for the My Heart Will Go On singer as she opened up about her feelings as she begins a new year.
‘Your triumph was a big part of the light of 2024. What a way to claim what’s yours, Songbird. You did it. Are you. So we can and will continue to do so. Who are we all here for if not each other? in wrote.
Another fan intervened: ‘I end this year very happy and with a grateful heart for seeing you win every day and once again make history.’ I love you Céline!’
In December 2022, the singer announced that she was diagnosed with a serious neurological condition: stiff person syndrome.
This rare disorder has side effects that appear as muscle spasms and can affect your ability to sing.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the disease affects one to three people per million and ultimately leaves sufferers looking like “human statues” as it progressively locks the body in rigid positions, leaving sufferers unable to walk. or speak.
The star previously described the condition to NBC News as a feeling like “someone is strangling you,” pointing to the severe muscle spasms and stiffness that the disorder causes.
Despite the All by Myself singer’s obstacles, she remains committed to finding her way back to acting, undergoing rigorous physical and vocal therapy five days a week.
“As we conclude another year together, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support,” he said; seen in January 2019
In December 2022, the singer announced that she was diagnosed with a serious neurological condition, stiff person syndrome; seen in May 2024
The last few years marked his triumphant return to the music scene as he released his first new music since his 2022 diagnosis, including his track Love Again; seen in November 2024
The star previously described the condition to NBC News as feeling like ‘someone is strangling you; seen June 2024
At the time, the star took to Instagram to address her fans in a tearful post revealing that the incurable illness would postpone her European tour at the time.
She said in the clip: “I’ve been dealing with health issues for a long time and it’s been very difficult for me to face my challenges and talk about everything I’ve been going through.”
‘I was recently diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome, which affects one in a million people.
“Although we are still learning about this rare condition, we now know that this is what has been causing all the spasms I have had.”
Detailing the impact, Celine added: “Unfortunately, these spasms affect all aspects of my daily life, sometimes causing me difficulty when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing as I’m used to.”