Celine Dion is reportedly trying to stay positive amid her ongoing battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, the rare neurological disorder which the 55-year-old “That’s The Way It Is” singer told fans she had been diagnosed with back in December 2022.
Claudette Dion, 75, has been updating fans about her younger sister’s battle with Stiff Person Syndrome for the past year, and recently explained that the singer “doesn’t have control of her muscles” anymore. She previously revealed that she has spasms that are “impossible to control.”
Celine Dion Is Being ‘Extremely Positive’ And Has A ‘Glass Half-Full Attitude’
However, an insider revealed this month that Celine isn’t letting the disease affect her, and is still “holding out hope” that she will recover enough to return to the stage in the not-so-distant future. “Despite all the challenges she’s facing, Celine has a glass half-full attitude. She’s always managed to remain optimistic during the toughest of times,” an insider recently told Life & Style.
Perhaps one of the reasons for Celine’s positive attitude is related to the love and support she has around her. The source explained “everyone’s rallying round Celine,” and her children “are front and center, helping with whatever she needs and spending time with her to keep her spirits up.”
“Some days are harder than others, but Celine’s being extremely positive,” the source added, before going on to reference the steps she is taking to try and improve her health, including being in constant contact with her doctors and having physical therapy sessions. They added: “Celine isn’t sitting around moping, that will never be her style. She’s holding out hope that she’ll recover and even perform again. Her resilience is remarkable.”
Celine Dion’s Sister Says She ‘Doesn’t Have Control Of Her Muscles Anymore’
Claudette Dion told French publication 7Jours in an article published on December 12th that the Grammy-winning singer “doesn’t have control of her muscles” anymore. Claudette, who is also a singer, said: “There are some who have lost hope because it is a disease that is not known. What pains me is that she has always been disciplined. She’s always worked hard. Our mother always told her, ‘You’re going to do it well, you’re going to do it properly.'”
Celine Dion Reportedly Has ‘Spasms’ That Are ‘Impossible To Control’
Speaking to Hello! Canada on Thursday, August 31st, Claudette reiterated that Stiff Person Syndrome is still “an illness we know so little about,” saying, “There are spasms,” which she told the pub were “impossible to control.”
She went on to say that she and the rest of Celine’s family tend to feel somewhat helpless, as “there’s little we can do to support her, to alleviate her pain.” However, despite Celine’s ongoing pain, Claudette said her sister is “doing everything to recover,” and called her a “strong woman.”
