Celine Dion opens up about battle against Stiff-Person Syndrome
The Grammy award winner spoke with "Vogue France" about her struggle with a rare neurological disorder, Stiff-Person Syndrome, and how she is learning to keep going.
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Her discipline and perseverance is something a lot of us should take note of. Truly one of the most wonderful person in the business. A living legend.
@tomtalker2000
Ай бұрын
Very well said.
@ebriggs3498
Ай бұрын
Its easy to have the perseverance when you have the money to see all those doctors, specialists, lab tests, therapists, eat a special diet, try natural therapies, try new therapies, etc. What she has is an auto-Immune disease and doctors need to start being brutally honest and tell people; “There is NO cure!” You can do things that make you feel better and function better - but there is NO cure! Stop wasting your money, admit you are going to die one day, and then move forward and make your end days the best they can be.
@ShirleyFleming-vi2fb
Ай бұрын
Shirley from Alberta….the depth in our Celine moves my heart making me believe if doctors cannot help, alternative medicine can! Don’t give up…don’t make days less painful, find a way to increase your joy…we are all rooting for you!💕💜👩🏼🙏🙏🙏
@claudiacanales2662
Ай бұрын
True but she also has access to a lot of money which takes that pressure off of her. She’s able to pay for all the help she needs. The everyday person can’t do that.
@Jupiterloobncj
Ай бұрын
@@ebriggs3498i agree it helps but its not a definite. Many “rich” people lack discipline and perseverance waiting day by day the passive incomes and then eat drink poop and go on…
My PhD was all about gamma motoneurones, the nerve cells that are affected in Stiff Person Syndrome. In an academic job interview in early 2000 I was asked if there were any diseases of gamma motoneurones. I had to say, “Only possibly one…”Stiff Man Syndrome’’’ (as it was known back then), “But many people don’t think it exists”. Well it does and, unfortunately, we’re a long way from understanding it. Thank you for talking about it, Celine. That will encourage further research funding 🙏🏽
@antonygikonyo7914
Ай бұрын
If you develop a cure to stiff person syndrome this would also assist to cure ALS,... keep working...n best of luck...!!
@tracy5014
Ай бұрын
Yes, and trying to find information on Stiff Man Syndrome back in the 90’s was difficult, especially on the internet (getting very dodgy information coming up). 🙊🙈 Hopefully with time and more awareness of such diseases research will find a way to help those suffering.
@janicescott6569
Ай бұрын
Wow, this is amazing! There is always hope.
@imho2278
Ай бұрын
Spg302 may be valid? Spinogenix. Human trial of active molecule on ALS patient happening now.
@katrinajensen2683
Ай бұрын
Hi, I'm the human in the active molecule phase of Spinogenix spg302. This regrows the synapses. Early days but so far so good. Hopefully it could work on Celine..
I met her once at the mall, she was with her mom and sister. The sweetest person and humble, she give my daughter an autograph. What an inspiration this woman is
Celine Dion has always been a very graceful and a classy woman. Being in the entertainment business, she has had no scandals. She has family values, a strong faith and she is resilient. Her beautiful voice cannot be matched.
1. I love her so much. Soulful people aren’t that easy to find. 2. “When the body says no”. Her case is exactly what that book was written about.
Now that's a woman! Gentle and caring but tough and courageous too!
@deionsandals423
Ай бұрын
mtf
@myopinion8761
Ай бұрын
@@deionsandals423 stick to what you know you MAGA cultist!
@myopinion8761
Ай бұрын
@@deionsandals423 MALE TO FEMALE, really? You have no idea what you are talking about you idiot. You are just a vile person. Of course we should expect this from you. That is all you do all day. Spread your bullshit. Everybody should know you follow the cultist DJT. Lying through your teeth and spreading hate as much as you can to gain votes. IDIOT THAT YOU ARE!!!!!!
@MIXIECULEZZ
Ай бұрын
@@deionsandals423 obsessed
@deionsandals423
Ай бұрын
@@MIXIECULEZZ Obsessed with truth, yes.
Celine, looking better with the ages! Shining through, the personification of resilience.
@finalfantasy84
Ай бұрын
Plastic surgery is a hell of a thing lol
@Heisenberg_99.1
Ай бұрын
@@finalfantasy84I mean she has veneers but I'm pretty sure that's about it
@feridedogan7653
Ай бұрын
@@finalfantasy84she looks the same since 15 years just with some wrinkles. I dont know where you see a change.
@sds2954
Ай бұрын
@@finalfantasy84she has never had plastic surgery. Besides having the teeth done
@finalfantasy84
Ай бұрын
@@sds2954 sure jan 😂
What a VOICE .!!! Her and Whitney are True Legends...
@jessejameslatimer8686
Ай бұрын
And Mariah
@kellygirl912
Ай бұрын
Barbara Streisand is in the group. Cher could be but doesn’t sing this big moving music. Maybe one day Cher and Christine Aguilera can be added.
what an inspiration....lots of prayers for this great singer and artist......your health is your true wealth
@lilsheba1
Ай бұрын
medical science and research will be way more valuable.
she doesnt even look like she is struggling or is any different. proud of her
@justinjjoachin448
Ай бұрын
Trust me, when someone is dealing with a life altering medical condition, that is what you try your very best to do. look as normal as possible from the outside. Because you don’t want the public to see you struggling. I know personally how that feels like and I wish Celine the best and that she is able to still live her best life.
@tessmith3351
Ай бұрын
she probably isnt
@AlexeBriand2002
Ай бұрын
@@tessmith3351yes she is. she has good days but she also has bad days…
@wakanda6754
Ай бұрын
@@AlexeBriand2002Are you her PR or something? you seem to have an answer on her behalf in every post, does she confide in you?
@SharpLife4
Ай бұрын
Many you can’t tell. Think of people with lupus. Some cases of ms. Vasculitis. Etc.
Celine looks like a sweet and strong lady, she has been through a lot, but she is there standing strong. Seeing through her eyes I can see that she has so much love for her family.
She’s an inspiration! Hope she can continue to do what she loves.
She’s looking healthier than she has recently.
I have loved this woman since I was 8 years old. I am turning 40 this year, and she is the ONLY artist I have ever paid to see in concert. I hope I have at least one more chance to do so again. I wish her all of the best.
@celinuchis90
Ай бұрын
I've been a fan since I was 7 and I'm 33. I can't wait to see her in a concert. I'm sure I'll cry my eyes out.
@Kristin2885
5 күн бұрын
I was in high school when I started listening to her French language albums in the 80's - I made all my family and friends listen, saying this girl is going to be a huge star one day. I'd never heard a voice with such natural raw talent. I was thrilled when she started tackling the English language market and watching her rise to fame. Incredible singer and woman. Truly a living icon!
Celine take your time and get strong and healthy. Be with your family and enjoy the life you've built. Your fans will be here waiting . ❤
90s baby here. You know you're getting old when your favorite icons are also dealing with age and health issues.
@jkingston5498
Ай бұрын
I'm a 50's baby. All my icons are dead except Carol Burnett.
@AlexeBriand2002
Ай бұрын
@@jkingston5498Paul McCartney is still alive…
@torakfett3351
Ай бұрын
@@jkingston5498Carol Burnett is amazing!! Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s I loved watching reruns of her show and Mama’s Family. ❤
@jkingston5498
Ай бұрын
@@AlexeBriand2002 how could I forget Paul and Ringo? My bad!
@TikiHi77
Ай бұрын
@@torakfett3351 Mama's Family is the Best!!!
I love Celine Dion's voice. it's so beautiful and powerful. I listened to her music and watched her music DVDS while I was recovering from breast cancer treatment. She's a jewel. 💎
Love Celine Dion!! She has had a rough time, this disease, losing her husband and brother. Her strength and courage is beautiful heartbreaking all at the same time. Bless her and her family!!
So proud of our French Quebec Canadian Girl!!! She worked/works hard for what she achieved!!! Bravo Celine, nous t’aimons beaucoup ❣️
@mujkocka
Ай бұрын
Indeed I have the fortune to have live among many wonderful Quebecois since I moved to Montreal 4yrs ago. 😊
@karend.9218
Ай бұрын
American interview, they don’t mention foreign nationality. I was waiting for mention too.
@annduggan5135
Ай бұрын
2022 What happened then?
Celine Dion is a treasure. A living, breathing, heart beating and heart warming treasure.
Her voice is like no other. So powerful.
Her music is timeless. She deserves this break. Her music has gotten me through a lot of dark times in my life ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@jogarrett524
Ай бұрын
Me too ! Xx
@leeleeleelee7533
26 күн бұрын
Me too
Celine is so full of love and humanity……..she really reaches into your heart❤❤
I love her spirit!! You are loved and appreciated😊
Glad to see her looking good!
@evangolding5520
Ай бұрын
There is no new footage within this KZread clip... It's a statement wrapped with old interviews.. Open your eyes.
@oyvey764
Ай бұрын
@@evangolding5520 the whole beginning of this video is her recent interview about an upcoming vogue magazine,,,,, maybe you should take your own advice?? lol
@evangolding5520
Ай бұрын
@@oyvey764 Yeah.. you're probably one of those people that think birds are real... grow up..
@oyvey764
Ай бұрын
@@evangolding5520 LoL you are HILARIOUS birds are not real.... are they?
@deolihp
Ай бұрын
@@evangolding5520 you’re probably a flat earther and a dumbass at that
Celine you are lifted in continuous prayer. I believe you will be back on the stage performing.
Pride is right, she's the bar in human resilience and I love and respect her ❤God be with you and the kids Celine.
@MayimHastings
Ай бұрын
Beautifully said! Shalom/salaam/peace to you, Aisha 🤍🙏🕊
she is a living legend! amazing woman!
Love you celine❤❤❤
She looks well. She did go through a very skinny stage due to probably depression at losing her husband then getting this illness but she’s put some weight back on and looks incredible
She was 🔥 with that voice
I have a daughter who loves Celine, I mean LOVES Celine. She played her cds when in high school all the time. Fortunately I found I love her voice and music too, so it worked out. My daughter is now 44 and still stays in touch with Celine's life and cares how she's doing. I think Celine gave my daughter a picture of genuine (gentle) strength and confidence she needed to see, so I thank her for that. It doesn't matter that she doesn't know she did that. She did. I pray the best for her. 🙏
She is a beacon of hope, needless to say one of the most revered musical artists of our time. God bless her!!!
Keep fighting, Lady! ❤
She is one heck of a woman my heart goes out to her and her family. God bless you, Celine.
May the force be with her.
@desertrose128
Ай бұрын
Amen
Such a beautiful soul and woman with the most powerful voice ❤
@deionsandals423
Ай бұрын
Adam's apple in the neck
@myopinion8761
Ай бұрын
@@deionsandals423 what are you insinuating exactly. Are you suggesting that Céline is a man?
@deionsandals423
Ай бұрын
@@myopinion8761 Yes. Most HoIIywood stars are inverts, as the controllers worship the baphomet
@deionsandals423
Ай бұрын
@@myopinion8761 Yes. Most HoIIyw00d stars are !nverts. The controIIers worship the baph0met
@lizatsurkan4323
Ай бұрын
@@deionsandals423 😂
Celine’s body had such a trauma..He really was the love of her life. its’ as if her body had remained stuck in that moment when he told her he had cancer again. Its’So so sad. As if subconsciously she had somehow chosen to not live without him. I hope she is having some trauma informed somatic healing . I once heard Gabor Mate’ say “thoughts are the language of the mind. Emotions are the language of the body”. Wishing her deep healing so she may continue to share her beautiful music with the world 🙏
Even if she was not her old self on stage anymore, her fans will still flock to see & support her. All strength & health to you, Celine! 🙏🌞
She is such a class act. The voice is so complex and intricate, it is heartbreaking for a singer to go through anything that inhibits us from singing. I hope along with her we will hear her again live!
What a great insight into one of the most beautiful singers in our century. Love her strength n courage to carry on. It shows whatever walk of life you belong in it’s so important to cherish what small achievements you’ve got
I have always liked Celine. She seems like one of those rare people who are genuinely kind and empathic. And treats everyone, regardless of their status, job, class, race, gender, the same, with respect.
her fans will wait for her, no matter how long
@EthanLomas
Ай бұрын
I think she needs to let go. We will never forget her. RIP
The courage she has going through this especially after losing her father and brother!!!! How incredibly strong. God Bless you Celine.
Absolutely a beautiful voice. I truly hope her treatment and rehabilitations go smoothly. She’s such a strong woman ❤
She looks better, but it still saddens me what she must have to sustain with this disorder. She’s an amazing person with a heart of gold and the soul of a warrior. I’m so grateful I was raised with her music and incredible voice. Stay strong, Céline. ♥️
No singer compares to Celine. She’s iconic. And humble too. She’s not a typical celebrity. She’s just the best !!!!! Xx
Even a non fan like myself is proud of her and hoping for the best. I'll never buy tickets to her shows but I'll be rooting for her to be able to do what she loves and go on.
Voice of an angel. Heal and come back please!
I’m so glad I saw her in Vegas in 2019. I had tickets a few years before and travelled there anyways but the show was canceled due to Rene’s cancer returning. Beautiful talent. I wish her a miracle!
When you don’t know when to retire, and you’re tired but you don’t want to disappoint your fans, nature finds a way to give you rest.
This world is so much brighter with Celine in it living, singing, and sharing.
Celine is truly a treasure!! I was overjoyed to see her at the Grammys and just in good health and spirits. Praying for her 🫶🏾🫶🏾
I have always admired how genuine and sincere she is, and of course her voice is just sublime. 💕
She is such a beautiful and graceful woman. Prayers for her and her family.
She’s a true legend! 🥹 She’s gotten me through some tough times… I love her! ❤
I love this woman’s determination!
@EthanLomas
Ай бұрын
The spirit is strong but the body is weak. May she fly with the angels 🙏
We cannot be prouder of her. Life has challenged her many times and she always rises up. We’ll be waiting for her, here inside our hearts ❤
Respect and love to her. For her great compassion, humanity and her highest goals that she reaches she is always an inspiration for many of us her fans.
Prayers for you and anyone else going through difficult times.
Celine has always touched my heart the deepest with her love for her sons and husband! I love her so much and wish her all the best in this life and pray for her health to be restored! ❤😢😊
Celine Dion"s whole life has been such an inspiration in so many ways. This chapter of her life is heartbreaking. I would love to see her perhaps spend this time writing, maybe more studio recordings that aren't as taxing as live performance and instructing younger entertainers to pass on her wealth of wisdom. She's an icon.
Such a natural talent!
She is INCREDIBLE. God Bless Her and her family. What a beautiful person inside out. I wish her well!!! Praying for her!!!
@lilsheba1
Ай бұрын
Medical science is way more useful and productive.
I have SPS and have had it since 2004 when I was officially diagnosed and part of the work at Johns Hopkins. I have been through so much with this disease….ups and downs but it was hard to never be understood or believed even by Primary Care. Then you went public and I no longer have people looking at me like I am making it up. THANK YOU FROM MY ❤!
@kelseysparrow
Ай бұрын
I got my diagnosis in part because of her going public with it.
This really made me tear up. Such a strong woman like many out there. God bless women ❤
Blessed her heart and may you get well soon Celine ,the world needs your magnificent voice and presence on stage !
She is such an amazing woman. Talented. And just seems like a genuinely nice person. No snobbery here. ♥️♥️♥️
Very touching piece. Thank you. What a powerhouse of a woman!!
1:39 and 4:58. I was lucky enough to take my father to see her perform perhaps her last time at Barclays Center on March 5, 2020 just as the world was shutting down. My dad is a man of few words and she is one of his favorite singers, so for me to receive a long, beautiful txt message the next morning thanking me for taking him to an omakase dinner before the show and walking around his old stomping grounds that brought back many memories was more than I could have asked for. Stay strong Celine!
Celine Dion is still one of the best singers ever and her music is just timeless and her voice is just angelic and fabulous and always will be.
I was awestruck when I hear her sing rock and roll
One would have wished her a life without this disease; she's worked so hard all her life and given so much enjoyment to so many. Courage Celine!
such an inspirational woman. I absolutely love Celine! ❤
She is such a strong woman in a good way!
Celine Dion is a fabulous singer all her songs are so beautiful!!! An amazing women that I respect and admire! My prayers are with you wishing you the best!
When I tell you I love this woman. ❤
Prayers for this gorgeous woman with the most beautiful voice. Living legend. ❤
Omg she's the greatest!! So happy she's feeling better!
Having an orphan disease is so frustrating for an average person. I hope she pages the way for new treatment for others. God has used her well so far, she can hopefully continue the journey of giving and heal herself in the process
So sad for her. How brave and beautiful she is.
I’m so glad to see her and I pray for her to make a full recovery!!! 🧡🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Prayers to you, you are an incredible person not to mention an awesome singer. You hang in there!! If anyone can work through this it would be you. ❤❤
A Truly amazing woman. I hope she gets well real soon and goes back to what she does best.
She has such an outstanding personality. I truly wish her all the best ❤
Don’t like her music but she seems like a lovely woman, I wish her the best
My singing teacher gave me a song to sing. My Heart Will Go On..high pitched tones. I nailed.
@ahill4642
Ай бұрын
Wow! ☺️ That’s amazing.
She and her husband were in the middle of their divorce, and she turned around and came home to care for him until his passing. This was a very good example of doing the right thing.
i believe that her body just shut down because of all the suffering after losing her brother to cancer, and then her husband, and her mother. She did not have time to grieve all her losses, and the love of her life... Her body forced her to stop and take care of herself. I hope that she gets better and is able to resume her career as this is all that she has known. I was singning along with her when i was exactly her age! I used to listen to her music in my little bedroom and knew all her songs by heart... She lived not far from where i lived in Quebec. But I never got the chance to meet her...
@shanDalicous
Ай бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing, stress wreaks havoc on the body for certain
So glad to see her......she Truly is incredible......good prayers, thoughts......🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Celine Dion is a kind of hero ❤
Best wishes of healing and peace from Uruguay ❤
I love Celine so much and my heart is broken for her. May the Lord have mercy on her for what she has gone through and dealing with now! I pray that she will be healthy enough soon to be able and perform again. I wish her all the best and keep on praying for her and anyone battling this terrible disease 😢❤🙏
Celine, praying for you, God be with you🙏🙏
Aaw Celine...you are amazing. And loved by so many ❤ I'm praying for your full recovery 🙏🙏🙏
Oh man her early albums were amazing! It gives me chills listening to those 90s songs. 😊
You are a wonderful legend. We love you and praying for you get better and get well soon.
Much love to Celine. Our hearts and prayers are with you that you will overcome this and beat it Celine. We love you. Prayers up for sweet Celine Dion.
Living legend in my book
@TPBGR
Ай бұрын
She’s anti-Christian. Saying parents should let their children choose their gender from birth.
@TPBGR
Ай бұрын
She’s anti-Christian
@MszEveryShot
Ай бұрын
@@TPBGR She is Catholic but respectfully, what is your point my friend?
I grew up close to the US/Canada border, so I knew her and her voice long before Titanic. It makes me sad and emotional to think of her suffering like this. :(