Celine Dion: ‘I’m ot dead’ — Vows passion for performing amid health struggles

Her documentary shows the severity of Dion's pain, including one lengthy sequence that shows with excruciating detail the singer suffering from a seizure, which renders her not only immobile but unable to speak.

“I’m not dead,” the singer told AFP on the red carpet, ahead of the premiere of both wrenching and joyful documentaryThe movie focuses on her soaring career and more recent challenges with a rare neurological disorder that has drastically hampered her ability to perform. “I feel that I still have a lot of support and a lot of love, and I hope this documentary will help, because it helped me a lot,” she said, detailing her gratitude to her family, her medical team and her fans.The 56-year-old first disclosed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, a progressive autoimmune disorder with no cure.Treatment can help alleviate symptoms of the condition that can cause stiff muscles in the torso, arms and legs.

The intimate film features archival footage of the charismatic performer the world knows and loves, as well as tender scenes at home with her children and dogs that lend a quirky, cozy portrayal of Celine as a parent.

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