Celine Dion reveals she has been diagnosed with incurable neurological disease

Celine Dion has revealed that she has been diagnosed with an incurable neurological condition, Stiff Person Syndrome.

The music icon shared the news with her fans on Instagram on December 8, saying the symptoms affect “every aspect" of her daily life.

She said the rare condition has been causing spasms which affect her ability to perform and sing.

Addressing the camera, the singer said it's been "really difficult" to face the challenge, but is ready to talk about it now.

Eight of her summer shows scheduled for 2023 have been cancelled.

Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/celine-dion-stiff-person-syndrome-b2241354.html

Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent

About The Independent:
Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded.

Connect with The Independent:
Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com
Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters
Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline
Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent
Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent
Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app

Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations

Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB