Céline Dion Reveals She Has Stiff Person Syndrome – An Expert Explains the Condition

Stiff person syndrome is rare and only affects one in a million people.

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In an emotional message, Céline Dion recently revealed to her Instagram followers that she has a rare condition called stiff person syndrome.

The condition has begun to affect the 54-year-old Canadian singer’s vocal cords and her walking. As a result, she has had to cancel her upcoming Courage tour, which was set to begin in Europe in February 2023.

What is Stiff Person Syndrome?

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