Celine Dion Overcomes Rare Neurological Disorder to Perform First Concert in 6 Years Celine Dion's highly anticipated return to the stage has been met with widespread acclaim, but behind the glamour lies a complex story of perseverance.
The singer's six year hiatus was not just a result of her busy schedule or creative rejuvenation; it was a brutal confrontation with stiff person syndrome, an incurable autoimmune disorder that affects only one to two people per million.
The condition is progressive and debilitating, leaving sufferers feeling like they're being strangled.