Celine Dion: A terminal illness didn't bring down a diva.

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

At the premiere of the documentary I Am: Celine Dion , music legend Celine Dion broke down in tears upon receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.

This documentary portrays the ups and downs of the diva's career, delving into what could be considered the worst moment in the singer's life.

Specifically, Celine Dion was battling a rare neurological disorder that caused muscle stiffness, resulting in extreme pain. This disease affects only 1 in 1 million people, and it significantly hampered her daily life and singing career.

Celine Dion's Torch of Hope

Speaking to the media, Celine Dion recounted her struggles with the terrible disease, how she had to constantly take medication just to be able to walk and perform at a limited frequency.

She quickly lost control of her muscles and was unable to control her vocal cords normally. In May 2023, Celine Dion announced the indefinite cancellation of her tours to focus on treatment.

Trailer for the documentary I Am: Celine Dion

The diva also recounted the moment she decided to publicly announce her health condition in December 2022; many people contacted her to offer support and inquire about her health, and some even called Celine Dion to confide in her about similar illnesses.

Thanks to the care and support of those around her and her burning passion for music, the renowned singer affirmed: "I have not given up."

She shared, "When life throws challenges at you, you have two choices: face them or run away." She affirmed that her choice was to be ready to fight the disease to the very end.

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

That's why Celine Dion didn't focus on her career peak moments in I Am: Celine Dion , but instead concentrated on her journey of overcoming adversity to inspire the audience.

She hopes the film will help raise public awareness about the rare disease that 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, guiding them towards happiness.

The documentary I Am: Celine Dion will be released on June 25th 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 director James Cameron's Oscar-winning film Titanic , "The Power of Love," "Where Does My Heart Beat Now?" , the theme song for Beauty and the Beast, etc.

With her powerful voice, she is considered by fans to be among The Vocal Trinity – the three most influential divas in the world – alongside Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

Throughout her career, she has won a total of 5 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/celine-dion-benh-hiem-ngheo-khong-quat-nga-mot-diva-20240619081148216.htm