Natalia Chi
Celine Dion has canceled all scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she continues treatment for a rare neurological condition.
“I’m so sorry to let you all down again,” the singer said in a statement on social media. “I am working hard to get my fitness back, but touring can be very difficult even when you are at 100%. As much as it hurts, it’s best to cancel everything now until I’m really ready to get back on stage again.
A total of 42 dates have been canceled in Europe, including the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Austria, England, Scotland and Ireland.
Earlier this year, Dion said her stiff-person syndrome causes spasms and affects her ability to walk and sing.
“Unfortunately, cramps affect all aspects of daily life, sometimes causing difficulty when walking or not being able to use the vocal cords to sing as usual,” she said.
Stiff-person syndrome causes muscle stiffness and painful muscle spasms that may be triggered by loud noises or light touches. The cause is unknown, but it is believed to be an autoimmune disease. In severe cases, walking may be difficult and a hunched posture may occur.
A five-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner, Dion is the best-selling female artist of all time with hits like “I’m Alive” and “My Heart Will Go On.” .
