Celine Dion Reveals Heartfelt Christmas Wish to Fans After Worrying Diagnosis

Celine Dion spread the love this Christmas despite her health battles.

Following the revelation that she suffers from Stiff Person Syndrome, Dion returned to social media with a new Christmas post. The singer uploaded a video message dedicated to her fans to mark the Holiday season. She offered the message both in English and French.

"Merry Christmas everyone! Wishing you love, happiness, the best of health. See you soon. Bye Bye!" she said.

Fans also left her with heartfelt Christmas greetings as they also wished her a fast recovery and good health.

Although it was the first time she shared a video message after uploading a clip about her health, her social media team shared a separate post during the "Titanic" film's 25^th anniversary. The singer's iconic song, "My Heart Will Go On" was featured in the hit movie.

What Happened to Celine Dion?

Her new post somewhat took fans' worries away after she canceled her European tour dates because of her health diagnosis. Dion disclosed that she has been diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disorder, Stiff Person Syndrome.

Yale Medicine noted that the cause of the rare disease remains unknown, but it explains that the illness causes a person's muscles in the limbs and torso to suffer spasms and rigidity. The spasms can be triggered by several things, including loud noises, emotional distress, and other certain stimuli, but they can also happen randomly.

Meanwhile, neurologist Richard Nowak said, "People with Stiff Person Syndrome can run the spectrum from mild to severe, and a personalized approach to treating the disease is the best way to ensure an improved outcome."

Amid this issue, the "To Love You More" hitmaker is said to be desperate to get back on stage soon.

"It's been a very difficult time and she has a hard road ahead of her, but she is doing everything she can to get back on stage and see her fans," a source told People. "They have always been there for her. For now, she is focusing on her health and her children. She is the picture of resilience."

Dion has been putting on a brave face that is inspiring her fans who know what she went through in the past years. In 2006, she both lost her husband, René Angélil, and brother Daniel who died within a week after their battles against cancer.

The singer also underwent several surgeries and dealt with other issues, including patulous eustachian tube dysfunction and muscle spasms.

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