Dion announced in December that he had been diagnosed with an incurable neurological condition that causes muscle stiffness and spasms. The medical condition made it harder for her to walk and sing, she said at the time.
The remainder of his European tour, which was to include 42 performances in cities including Amsterdam, Paris, London and Berlin, was scheduled to resume in August until April 2024. Dion previously performed 52 concerts before suspending the tour in March 2020 due of the pandemic.
“We are hopeful that one day soon, Celine will be able to come to all these cities in Europe to perform in front of her amazing fans, but now is simply not the time,” Dion said in a statement.
Stiff person syndrome experts say the symptoms usually don’t affect a person’s lifespan and can be managed with treatment, but the condition, thought to be autoimmune, can be painful . In some cases, it can affect the muscles used for speaking and singing.
The Grammy-winning megastar, best known for ‘My Heart Will Go On’ and other ’90s hits, recently helped film and record new songs for ‘Love Again,’ a romantic comedy starring starring Priyanka Chopra and Sam Heughan.
Dion ended his message to fans, “It’s not fair for you to postpone the shows, and even if it breaks my heart, it’s better that we cancel everything now until I’m really ready to go back up. on the scene. I want you all to know that I’m not giving up…and I can’t wait to see you again!