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Why I hid my illness for 17 years – Celine Dion

Published

6 months ago

June 12, 2024

Canadian singer, Celine Dion, has made a shocking revelation about her health, sharing that she has been living with Stiff Person Syndrome for 17 years.

In an interview with Hoda Kotb on the Today Show, the Canadian singer opened up about her secret struggle with the rare neurological disorder.

Dion revealed that she began experiencing symptoms in 2008 but didn’t disclose her diagnosis until 2022.

She revealed that she was secretly battling the illness while managing her late husband, Rene Angelil’s cancer battle and raising their children.

She shared that she was driven to speak out about her illness because keeping it hidden from her fans and loved ones had become a heavy burden.

Celine Dion remains determined to continue performing, vowing to return to the stage, even if she has to “crawl” or use her hands to communicate.

She said: “We did not know what was going on [with me]. I did not take the time… I should have stopped, took the time to figure it out.

“And like it wasn’t enough, my husband as well is fighting for his own life. I had to raise my kids, I had to hide, I had to try to be a hero – while feeling my body leaving me,’ she continued. ‘[I was] holding on to my own dreams.”

Dion’s journey with Stiff Person Syndrome is documented in her upcoming documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion,” set to release on June 25.

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Beyoncé becomes most RIAA certified female artist of all time

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14 hours ago

December 19, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Famous singer, Beyoncé, has become the most certified female artist of all time by the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA.

She earned the most RIAA-certified titles of all time by a female artist after a couple of her songs recently received certifications, bringing her total to 103.

“Crowning achievement! Congratulations to @Beyonce, who now holds the record for the most certified titles for a female artist in RIAA history, including her first two Diamond singles! @parkwood @columbiarecords,” RIAA announced in an X post on Tuesday.

Among her recognitions are Diamond status for ‘Halo’ and ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It.’

Some of her other certifications include 2x Platinum status for “Renaissance,” 4x Platinum for “Lemonade,” and 7x Platinum for “Sasha Fierce” and “Dangerously In Love.”

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BBNaija’s Chichi reportedly returns to pole dancing

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2 days ago

December 18, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

In a surprising twist, Big Brother Naija reality star Chichi has set the internet ablaze after being spotted pole dancing at a nightclub.

The viral video, which surfaced online, shows the former housemate effortlessly climbing and twirling on the pole, a move that has reignited conversations about her journey and choices post-BBN.

Chichi’s return to exotic dance comes as a shock to many, as it contrasts her earlier declaration in March 2024 to retire from the profession.

Following her stint in the Big Brother Naija house, the reality star had publicly vowed to leave pole dancing behind, reflecting on her past as a stripper and her rise to fame.

The latest video, however, proves that Chichi may not have entirely closed that chapter of her life, leaving fans intrigued and divided over her bold and unapologetic move.