Celine Dion’s sister, Claudette, continues to praise the Canadian singer’s strength amid her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
Celine revealed the devastating diagnosis back in December, before she was forced to cancel the remaining dates of her “Courage World Tour” in May as she deals with the rare neurological disorder.
Claudette has now spoken to Hello! Canada about the diagnosis, insisting: “She’s doing everything to recover… She’s a strong woman.” Claudette admitted, “It’s an illness we know so little about. “There are spasms – they’re impossible to control.
You know [how] people often jump up in the night because of a cramp in the leg or the calf? It’s a bit like that, but in all muscles. “There’s little we can do to support her, to alleviate her pain,” she added. READ MORE: Celine Dion’s Sister Shares Heartbreaking Update About Singer’s Battle With Stiff Person Syndrome, But Insists Family Remains Hopeful Claudette insisted, “We’re crossing our fingers that researchers will find a remedy for this awful illness.” Claudette knows Celine has the support of her fans as well as her family and friends, telling the mag: “They love Celine… not only for the voice she has, but also for the human being she is.
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