At 17, Celine Dion quietly battled an incurable muscular stiffness syndrome that forced her to leave the stage due to choking-like attacks that prevented her from singing. For a time, she disappeared from the public eye, and news of her condition grew more concerning. However, Dion is now more active, openly discussing her illness, and recently premiered the documentary I Am Celine Dion, which highlights her life and fight against the syndrome.
The film reveals rare moments, including emotional footage of Celine in tears as she describes how the disease robbed her ability to walk. It shows her raw struggle, with no makeup or glamorous outfits, offering an honest look at her fight for life.
Some behind-the-scenes images from the documentary have surfaced online, showing what the artist, living with an incurable illness, truly looks like.
Though she continues to battle the disease daily, Dion remains hopeful, finding joy in rare public appearances and making plans for a return to the stage. She believes she will overcome the illness.