Celine Dion shares rare family photo with children during SPS battle

Celine Dion celebrated International Stiff Person Syndrome Day amid her battle with the disorder by sharing a rare photo of her children.

“Today the world recognizes International SPS Awareness Day,” 55-year-old Dion wrote via Instagram on Friday, March 15, next to a photo of the singer with her three sons. “As many of you know, I was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) in the fall of 2022. Trying to overcome this autoimmune disease has been one of the most difficult experiences of my life, but I remain determined to one day get back on stage and live as normal a life as possible.

She continued: “I am extremely grateful for the love and support of my children, family, team and all of you! I want to send my encouragement and support to everyone around the world affected by SPS. I want you to know that you can do it! We can do it!” (SPS is a rare neurological disorder that causes spasms, affecting the muscles and vocal cords.)

Alongside the caption was a rare photo of Dion and her three sons – René-Charles Angélil, 23, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 13 – which she shared with her late husband Rene Angelilwho passed away in 2016.

In December 2022, Dion shared that health issues had caused her to postpone several upcoming performances. “I have always been an open book and before I was not ready to say anything, but now I am ready,” Dion said in an emotional video at the time. “I have been dealing with issues with my health for a long time and it has been very difficult for me to face these challenges and talk about everything I have been through.”

Despite this, Dion plans to return to the stage. “Céline is a fighter. She doesn’t have as much control over her muscles as she used to, but she is working with doctors and physiotherapists to get better,” a source said exclusively. We weekly in December 2023. “Céline has taken time to focus on her health, but plans to return to the stage as soon as her medical team has cleared her.”

The singer has stepped away from the spotlight since her diagnosis as she takes time to heal. That didn’t stop her from making a surprise appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards in February, when she took the stage to present the Album of the Year award to Taylor Swift.

“She has her good days and bad days,” an insider exclusively revealed We weekly last month, adding that Dion has been doing “a lot of physical therapy and voice exercises” since her diagnosis. A second source inquired Us that Dion’s diagnosis “has given her strength and changed her way of thinking.”