Celine Dion's pain

The documentary, possibly the final one about Celine Dion, titled "I Am: Celine Dion," has just been released but has already caused a stir on music forums. The way the legendary singer recounts her life, and especially her battle against the rare condition known as spasticity syndrome (SPS), has left people stunned.

Celine Dion She suffered from this condition for nearly two decades before being properly diagnosed in 2022. The disease caused muscle stiffness and spasms, affecting the singer's ability to walk as well as her vocal cords. For many years, Celine Dion had to take a break from performing to receive treatment at home.

A rare muscle stiffness condition has prevented Celine Dion from performing on stage for many years.

The most striking scenes in the film were those where Celine Dion had to be rushed to the hospital because of... sick The illness flares up. Right at the beginning of the film, viewers see the singer lying on a stretcher being carried by medical staff, and they are rushing towards an ambulance. Without hiding or avoiding the truth, Celine Dion chooses to confront the reality of her health condition. Not to explain or seek the audience's sympathy, Celine is simply recounting her life, her journey battling illness.

Another emergency occurred shortly after Celine Dion had finished filming. She noticed her foot was cramping. The pain caused Celine to burst into tears. Eventually, medical staff had to give her two injections of muscle relaxants. This image is reminiscent of Édith Piaf in the masterpiece. La Môme, Many times while singing on stage, the little French sparrow would collapse in pain from her debilitating illness. And as soon as her crew managed to drag her backstage, she would use her unique, vibrating voice to declare: "Give me an injection, I must continue." sing!

Celine Dion appeared at the premiere of the film I Am Celine Dion with her son.

Like Édith, Celine Dion She never gave up trying to stand on stage. Right at the beginning of the film, Celine describes how her spasticity syndrome affected her vocal abilities.

"Before I got SPS, my voice was what I was most proud of. When I breathe, my lungs are fine, but something is blocking my throat, preventing me from reaching higher notes. It's very difficult to describe clearly to you," she said, tears welling up in her eyes.

"I don't want the audience to hear my singing voice like that."

Despite the pain, Celine Dion said, "I'm working hard every day, but I have to admit it's a struggle."

And that: "If I can't run, I'll walk. If I can't walk, I'll crawl" – the owner of the hit song. My heart will go on He added, "And I won't stop. I won't stop."

What Celine and Édith have in common, besides their gifted voices, is perhaps their intense love for life and their experiences, regardless of whether they are painful or joyful. Édith, only 1.42 meters tall, was unloved by her father and mother, grew up in her grandmother's brothel, and her first love ended tragically, causing her to lose her only child.

Much later, Édith found true love with a boxer, but their relationship was quickly cut short by a plane crash. In her old age, lonely and suffering from illness, without family or children, Édith still sang when she stood on stage. La vie en rose (Life in Pink), and her last hit song was actually that song. No, je ne regrette rien (No, I don't regret anything.)

Celine Dion She has a similar attitude. In the film, she asserts, "I look at my life and I love every part of it." Celine also said that while recording music in a studio sounds great, it's even better to sing a song in front of fans and be able to "create my own magic."

The feeling of singing in front of an audience has always been Celine's passion, and it is these feelings that drive her to strive to return to the stage.

Celine Dion said: "I'm working hard every day, but I have to admit it's a struggle."

In December 2022, Celine Dion She revealed her health condition to her fans. In the announcement, she said she had been diagnosed with spasticity, a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and spasms that can be painful. The illness forced the singer to... All by myself He had to cancel his European tour, which was scheduled to begin next February.

"All I know is singing. That's what I've done my whole life and that's what I love doing most," Celine said in a video posted to her Instagram account as she announced her diagnosis.

Celine Dion is working hard to return to the stage.

In a positive sign, in February, Celine made a remarkable public return at the 2024 Grammy Awards. People witnessed the legendary singer walk onto the stage without assistance, subtly hinting at her improved health. Celine It is gradually improving.

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