Six years after losing her husband René Angélil to throat cancer, Celine Dion was found with Stiff Person Syndrome.
Since receiving her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis, Celine Dion has said that her 15-year-old sons have been her main support system. This is made possible because it has been revealed that their homes have now been equipped with panic buttons.
Six years after their dad Rene Angelil passed away from throat cancer, their twins Eddy and Nelson have supported their mother ever since. Since Celine’s symptoms have gotten worse, they have now shown their support for her.
A rare autoimmune neurological condition known as Stiff Person Syndrome causes painful spasms, muscle rigidity, and stiffness. Although the exact cause is unknown, research suggests that the body triggers an autoimmune response by attacking the muscle-movement nerve cells.
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Celine discussed having panic buttons in her home in case of an emergency, according to Celine. She said, “They know how to put me on my side, and we have panic buttons inside the house.”
It was not to frighten them, it was the idea of telling them and showing them. They should be aware that I am their mother and that I am accountable for it. You’re old enough to realize that I might require your assistance.
She explained that her sons will regularly check on her to make sure her symptoms don’t worsen. When a star seizes up and becomes incredibly stiff, Celine has worked with her boys to explain what happens to her body during a “crisis” episode.
This comes as it was revealed that Celine was never scheduled to “attend, perform, or present” at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, according to a representative for the singer.
The 57-year-old Canadian, who shared the title of Eurovision with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi in 1988, was rumored to be competing in the song contest this year.
We would like to address the false reporting about Celine Dion and the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, according to a statement from a representative to the PA news agency.
Celine never planned to travel to Basel, perform, or be present. Additionally, she does not possess a private plane, contrary to some claims.
Recent reports that have been published are entirely false and potentially harmful because they claim that she accepted the organizers’ invitation to meet in person and that her non-attendance subsequently resulted from a medical condition. This is completely false.
Celine was asked to record a brief video greeting for the occasion, which she was happy to provide, the statement continued. We urge media outlets to uphold journalistic integrity and even minimal fact-checking before publishing such errors in an era where sensational headlines frequently take precedence.
In a pre-recorded video message, Dion appeared during the first semi-final of the song competition. She made an appearance on television during the semi-final, stating that she would “love nothing more” than competing in the competition.
She sang from the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in her first live performance since disclosing her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome (PSS).
