Celine Dion: Serious illness does not defeat a diva

Celine Dion at the premiere of the documentary I Am: Celine Dion - Photo: GETTY IMAGES

During the premiere of the documentary I Am: Celine Dion , music legend Celine Dion burst into tears when she received a standing ovation from the audience.

This is a documentary that depicts the ups and downs of the diva's career, delving into what can be said to be the worst moment in the singer's life.

Specifically, when Celine Dion was battling a rare neurological disorder that caused her muscles to stiffen, causing extreme pain. This disease affects only 1 in 1 million people, she also had difficulties in her daily life and singing career.

Celine Dion's Torch of Hope

Sharing with the media, Celine Dion talked about the days of fighting the terrible disease, she had to continuously take medicine just to be able to move and perform at a low frequency.

She quickly lost control of her muscles and could no longer control her voice. In May 2023, Celine Dion announced that she would be canceling her tours indefinitely to focus on her treatment.

I Am: Celine Dion Documentary Trailer

The diva also talked about the time she decided to announce her health status to the public in December 2022, many people contacted to share, ask about her health, and even people with similar illnesses called Celine Dion to confide.

Thanks to the care and support of those around her and her passion for music, the female singer affirmed: "I never gave up."

She shared: "When life puts you in front of challenges, you have two choices: face them or run away." She affirmed that her choice is to be ready to fight this disease to the end.

Taylor Swift hugs Celine Dion after the diva presents her with the 2024 Grammy Award for Album of the Year - Photo: GETTY IMAGES

That's why Celine Dion doesn't take her career high moments in I Am: Celine Dion and instead focuses on the process of standing up against fate to inspire the audience.

She hopes the film will help raise awareness of the rare disease she and thousands of others around the world suffer from.

At the same time, she also hopes that I Am: Celine Dion will light a torch of hope for those struggling with SPS in particular and those facing difficulties in life in general, illuminating them to happiness.

The documentary I Am: Celine Dion will be released on June 25 on the Amazon Prime streaming platform.

Celine Dion is a Canadian singer and diva famous for hits such as My Heart Will Go On - the theme song for the Oscar-winning film Titanic directed by James Cameron, The Power of Love, Where Does My Heart Beat Now?, the soundtrack of Beauty and the Beast, ...

With her powerful voice, she is ranked by music lovers as one of The Vocal Trinity - the three most influential divas in the world - along with Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

Throughout her career, she won a total of five Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.

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