Claudette, Céline Dion’s older sister, has expressed concern over Céline’s health, revealing that she is struggling to “control her muscles.” Despite Céline’s strong work ethic and unwavering desire to return to the stage,
her condition presents significant challenges. The degenerative and irreversible nature of the disease adds to these difficulties.Claudette emphasized how rare the illness is, affecting only one in a million people, which explains the limited research on it. Stiff person syndrome, the condition Céline is battling, can severely impact mobility, leading sufferers to be referred to as “human statues.” Although rumors circulated that Céline had been confined to a wheelchair, Claudette debunked these claims, pointing to Céline’s determination and zest for life.Céline remains committed to her recovery, following a treatment plan laid out by her doctors in Denver, as she continues to focus on her eventual return to performing.
