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Céline Dion took potentially 'fatal' amounts of Valium to combat stiff person syndrome pain

When Céline Dion first received her stiff person syndrome diagnosis in August 2022, she kept the life-altering condition private. It would be several months until she shared the news publicly, but in the interim, she was actively learning more about the disease and trying to combat her symptoms. Dion’s body would spasm or “lock,” as she has since described. It …

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Céline Dion's 13 siblings: The 'My Heart Will Go On' singer is the youngest member of a big family

Did you know Céline Dion is the youngest of 14? The powerhouse vocalist grew up in a family of music. As she got older and more successful in her own career, many of her siblings stepped in to help the young star grow. Her mother, Thérèse Dion, and father, Adhémar Dion, raised their large family in Canada. As a young …

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Celine Dion describes feeling 'like somebody is strangling' her when singing with Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion admits singing has not been easy for her, since getting diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). During a recent sit-down with “The Today Show” host Hoda Kotb, Dion discussed what her life has been like living with the rare neurological disorder and the different ways the disease has affected her body, including her voice. “It’s like somebody is …

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Céline Dion 'almost died' during stiff person syndrome battle

Céline Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in 2022, a largely unknown neurological disorder that nearly killed her. Ahead of an upcoming interview with the singing sensation, Hoda Kotb revealed on Thursday’s episode of “Hoda and Jenna” that Dion “almost died” while battling the disorder. “Céline Dion at some point — she is now much better — but, at …

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Celine Dion recalls wedding day injury that sent her to the hospital

Celine Dion is looking back on the happiest day of her life, which ended in a not so glamorous way. During a recent video interview with Vogue, the multi-Grammy Award-winning singer recalled how the alleged seven-pound headpiece she wore on her wedding day, reportedly adorned with over 2,000 Swarovski crystals, landed her in the hospital. “I had an immediate facelift,” …

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Céline Dion hopes for 'a miracle' to cure Stiff Person Syndrome

When Céline Dion announced in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, she couldn’t give fans much information other than noting her European tours were canceled. Nearly a year and a half later, the singer is sharing details about her arduous recovery, optimistic outlook, and why she originally blamed herself for her diagnosis. “I haven’t beat …

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