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Will Celine Dion perform again? Singer reportedly 'at the mercy of loud noises' due to stiff person syndrome

Sources reportedly said that Celine Dion's back had become hunched and her spasms were 'unbearable' at times

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Celine Dion is currently grappling with the effects of stiff-person syndrome, a condition that has limited her motor functions. Sources reportedly said that she may never perform in public again. 

According to sources, Dion is facing severe limitations, to the point where she reportedly hates leaving her home even for short durations. 

Will Celine Dion perform again? 

Sources claimed that Dion may never be able to perform again given the nature of the disease, per Radar Online. They claimed, “Celine hasn't been photographed in public in almost 600 days — and with good reason." 

"She has trouble walking and is at the mercy of loud noises that trigger spasms, which make her susceptible to failing. Her back has become hunched and her muscle spasms are, at times, unbearable," sources further claimed. 

However, sources also noted, “She’s refusing to accept defeat,” adding that the singer has been eating healthy, undergoing physiotherapy and meditating.

Is Celine Dion recovering from stiff person syndrome? 

An insider said that the five-time Grammy winner's condition was deteriorating. Dion's sister, Claudette, reportedly said that she was grappling with the challenge of identifying effective medications to manage the rare autoimmune disorder.

Claudette conveyed that their family was hopeful, with their sister Linda having relocated to Dion's Las Vegas residence to provide assistance.

However, medical professionals have indicated that the illness would continue to maintain a tight grip on Dion's physical well-being and mental state.

What is Stiff Person Syndrome (SPP)?

Stiff person syndrome is distinguished by muscle rigidity, spasms, an increased sensitivity to stimuli like sound and light, and emotional distress that can trigger muscle spasms, per the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Initially, the disorder often manifests with muscle stiffness in the central part of the body, encompassing the trunk and abdomen, before progressing to stiffness and spasms affecting the legs and other muscle groups, per the Cleveland Clinic.

As a result of the condition, Dion had announced that she would be canceling the remaining dates of her Courage World Tour.