Celine Dion celebrated the New Year with a heartfelt message after making a shocking musical comeback amid her health battle.
On Tuesday, the 56-year-old vocal powerhouse — who has been suffering from the rare neurological disorder Stiff Person Syndrome — took to Instagram to share a stunning image herself looking reflective along with a note of gratitude and hope.
‘As we wrap up another year together, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support,’ she began.
‘Your love and energy inspire me every day. I wish you all a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones.
‘Here’s to endless possibilities in the coming year. Wishing you a safe holiday and a fabulous New Year! – Celine xx…,’ she penned in the caption.
For the Canadian sensation, the past couple of years marked her triumphant return to the music scene as she released new music since her 2022 diagnosis, including her track Love Again.
Celine Dion celebrated the New Year with a heartfelt message after making a shocking musical comeback amid her health battle; seen in November 2024
Her post was a hit with fans, racking up thousands of comments of support and praise for the My Heart Will Go On singer as she got candid about her feelings coming into a new year.
‘Your triumph was so much of the light of 2024. Way to claim what is yours, Songbird. You did. You are. So we can and will continue to. Who are we all here for if not for each-other?’ on wrote.
Another fan chimed in, ‘I end this year very happy and with a grateful heart for seeing you winning every day and once again making history. Love you Celine!’
Back in December of 2022, the songstress announced she was diagnosed with a serious the neurological condition, Stiff Person Syndrome.
The rare disorder rare has side affects that appear as muscle spasms and can impact her singing ability.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the disease affects one to three people per million and ultimately leaves sufferers as ‘human statues’ as it progressively locks the body into rigid positions, leaving sufferers unable to walk or talk.
The star previously described the condition to NBC News as feeling like ‘someone is strangling you,’ pointing out the severe muscle spasms and rigidity the disorder causes.
Despite the All by Myself singer’s obstacles, she remains committed to finding her way back to preforming — undergoing rigorous physical and vocal therapy five days a week.
‘As we wrap up another year together, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support,’ she said; seen in January 2019
Back in December of 2022, the songstress announced she was diagnosed with a serious the neurological condition, Stiff Person Syndrome; seen May 2024
The past couple of years marked her triumphant return to the music scene as she released her first new music since her 2022 diagnosis, including her track Love Again; seen November 2024
The star previously described the condition to NBC News as feeling like ‘someone is strangling you; seen June 2024
At the time, the star took to Instagram to address fans in a tearful Instagram post revealing that the incurable disease would postpone her European tour at the time.
She said in the clip, ‘I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time, and it has been really difficult for me to face my challenges and to talk about everything that I’ve been going through.
‘Recently, I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called the stiff person syndrome, which affects one in a million people.
‘While we’re still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what’s been causing all the spasms I’ve been having.’
Detailing the impact, Celine added: ‘Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to.’
