A heartbreaking video of Canadian singer, Celine Dion, has reseurfaced online, leaving fans around the world deeply concerned for the beloved singer.
The clip shows the 57-year-old icon lying on a massage table in the final moments of ‘I am: Celine Dion’, a 2024 documentary film which centers around Celine. In the video, she is gripped by a seizure that shakes her uncontrollably, she is struggling and moaning in pain, a sight that has proven difficult for many to watch.
In this moment, Celine’s body betrays her, the cameras never cut because she refused to cut her most vulnerable moment, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit as she struggles with a life-altering illness.
Celine was first diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS), an incredibly rare neurological disease that affects both the brain and spinal cord, in late 2022.
The condition causes severe muscle stiffness and sudden, excruciating spasms that can happen at any moment without warning.
These episodes make even the simplest tasks challenging and can sometimes be disabling.
Doctors believe SPS is connected to an autoimmune disorder, where the body mistakenly attacks its own nervous system.
The symptoms can be set off by stress, loud noises or unexpected movements, leading to shaking, rigid muscles and loss of balance.
For the Grammy-winning artiste, the disease has robbed her of something she treasures most, the ability to control her voice and sing the way she once did.
While the viral clip has sparked fresh waves of concern, countless fans have also celebrated her bravery for being so open about her struggles.
In 2024, Celine sat down with the BBC and shared what it’s been like living with this devastating illness.
She remembered the first signs appearing during her tours, when she started feeling strange little spasms.
Her voice began to falter, and she found herself having to work harder just to hit the notes that once came so naturally.
“It was just feeling a little strange, like a little spasm. My voice was struggling, I was starting to push a little bit,” she told the outlet.
She revealed that singing became such a struggle that she had to ask her conductor to lower the keys of her songs mid-performance, just so she could make it through the show.
The video continues to spread online, with fans sharing messages of love and support while reminding others to watch with compassion and awareness of what the legendary singer is enduring.
