Céline Dion shares rare photo with sons, ‘determined’ to return to stage
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Céline Dion, who was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in 2022, says she just wants to live a normal life.
Céline Dion is sharing a hopeful message with her fans, speaking openly about living with stiff person syndrome (SPS) and remaining optimistic that she might be well enough to return to the stage one day.
On Friday, the Quebec superstar shared a photo to Instagram, posing with her three sons atop a podium for go-karting company K1 Speed. In the photo, Dion drapes her arms over the shoulders of her 13-year-old twin sons, Eddy and Nelson, while her eldest son, 23-year-old René-Charles, sits at her feet.
“Today the world recognizes International SPS Awareness Day,” the singer, 55, wrote.
“As many of you know, in the fall of 2022, I was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). Trying to overcome this autoimmune disorder has been one of the hardest experiences of my life, but I remain determined to one day get back onto the stage and to live as normal of a life as possible. I am deeply grateful for the love and support from my kids, family, team and all of you!”
She concluded the post with a message of encouragement for anyone affected by SPS.
“I want you to know you can do it! We can do it!” she wrote, signing off, “Love Celine xx.”
The announcement was also posted in French.
