Céline Dion’s sister gives update on singer’s battle with stiff-person syndrome

Claudette Dion told Le Journal de Montréal that their sister, Linda, has moved into Céline Dion’s home, where she also lives with her three sons, to assist in her care, Entertainment Tonight reported.

“When I call her and she’s busy, I speak to my sister Linda who lives with her and tells me that she’s working hard. She’s listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible,” Claudette expressed.

Céline Dion, 55, announced in December that she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome or SPS, Entertainment Tonight reported. The symptoms include stiff muscles in the torso, arms and legs, CBC News reported.

[ Céline Dion announces rare neurological disorder diagnosis; cancels start of European tour ]

According to the Mayo Clinic stiff-person syndrome is an autoimmune disorder of the nervous system that often results in “progressive, severe muscle stiffness and spasms of the lower extremities and back.”

The singer postponed several European tour dates and concerts scheduled for the spring of 2023 after her diagnosis, the Times reported.

The update from Claudette Dion comes two months after her younger sister canceled the remaining dates of her Courage World Tour, according to E! Online.

[ ‘Breaks my heart’: Céline Dion cancels tour for health reasons ]

Claudette Dion also told the Journal that her sister “needs rest.”

“She always goes above all, she always tries to be the greatest, the strongest,” Claudette Dion told the news outlet. “There’s a time when your little heart and your little body speak to you. It’s important (to listen).

“We can’t find medicine, but giving hope, I find that is important.”