Magazines
have been discussing Céline Dion's health ever since the singer appeared to
have lost a significant amount of weight. Concerned fans have expressed their
worries, noting that she no longer resembles her former self.
On
the other hand, she insisted on being left alone. In an interview with The Sun,
the Canadian-born singer had a message for those criticizing her appearance:
"If I like it, I don't want to discuss it. Don't bother. Don't take a
picture. If you approve, I'll appreciate it. If not, please leave me
alone."
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Hutchins
However,
it was recently disclosed by one of her representatives that Dion is dealing
with muscle spasms, which impact her ability to perform on stage. Consequently,
due to the pandemic and its effect on many people's lives, Dion was compelled
to cancel multiple concert dates in Las Vegas. This included cancellations from
November of last year, as well as from January 19 to February 5, 2022.
The
statement read, "Celine has been grappling with severe and persistent
muscle spasms, which have hindered her ability to perform."
"Her
medical team is ongoing in their evaluation and treatment of her condition.
However, the symptoms she is experiencing are preventing her from taking part
in the ongoing rehearsals for the new show."
The
singer expressed her disappointment over the postponed concert dates and the
health challenges she has been facing in a heartfelt message on Instagram.
"Hello,
everyone. I apologize for taking so long to connect with you. I miss you all
dearly, and I'm eagerly looking forward to being back on stage and speaking
with you in person," Dion expressed in the video.
"As
you know, I've always been transparent, but I wasn't ready to address this
earlier. However, I'm prepared now. I've been struggling with health issues for
quite some time, and it's been incredibly challenging for me to confront these
obstacles and discuss everything I've been experiencing," she shared
candidly.
"Lately,
I've been diagnosed with a highly uncommon neurological disorder known as
stiff-person syndrome, which only affects about one in a million individuals.
While we're still in the process of understanding this rare condition, we now
realize that it's the underlying cause of all the spasms I've been
experiencing. Regrettably, these spasms impact every facet of my daily life,
occasionally hindering my ability to walk and preventing me from using my vocal
cords to sing as I'm accustomed to," she explained.
Celine
Dion seen out and about in Paris, France, on July 1, 2019. (Photo by Mehdi
Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
"I'm
diligently working with my sports medicine therapist every day to regain my
strength and performance abilities, but I must confess, it's been quite a
challenge," she shared. "Singing is all I've ever known. It's been my
lifelong passion and the thing I love to do the most."
"I
miss you all dearly. I miss the thrill of performing on stage for each of you.
I've always strived to give my all during my shows, but unfortunately, my
current condition is preventing me from doing so at the moment," she
continued.
Dion
closed the video by saying, "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for
all the supportive wishes, love, and encouragement I've received on my social
media. Your unwavering support means the world to me."
“Take
care of yourselves. Be well. I love you guys so much and I really hope I can
see you again real soon.”
instagram/celinedion
Dion
has a strong connection to Las Vegas, a place she considers home. Her journey
with the "Sin City" began in 2003 when she embarked on a four-year
Las Vegas residency, which proved to be enormously successful, grossing over
$385 million.
Years
later, Dion made a triumphant return to the Las Vegas stage for a residency at
Caesars Palace, where she broke the world record with an astounding 1,141
performances, as reported by Billboard.
At
the same time, she holds the records for the two best-selling residencies of
all time.
instagram/celinedion
Due
to the health challenges she's encountered, Dion initially announced that her
tour would kick off in May 2022. However, the shows have since been postponed
further. Concurrently, she has also delayed her Las Vegas residency.
Her
two previous Las Vegas residencies alone amassed a staggering $680 million.
With a reported net worth of around $800 million, Dion's financial success is
undeniable. In 2019 alone, she reportedly earned $37 million.
The
singer's absence from the stage has had a significant impact on her income,
with reports suggesting she has lost approximately $70 million in revenue,
based on her earnings from the Celine residency show.
In
addition, she's grateful that her time off has allowed her to spend more time
with her children.
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