Celine Dion, the renowned Canadian singer, has had to cancel all her 2023-2024 concerts due to her recent diagnosis of Stiff-Person Syndrome, a debilitating neurological condition that affects her singing abilities. In a heartfelt video message to her fans, Dion expressed her regret, saying, “I’m sorry to disappoint you all… and even though it hurts, we should postpone things until I’m truly ready to return to the stage.”
This cancellation affects her Courage World Tour, originally scheduled to start in Amsterdam in August and conclude in London’s O2 stadium in April the following year. Dion had already performed 52 concerts before the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the tour. Due to her health issues, she had to cancel the North American leg at the time.
Stiff-Person Syndrome causes muscle spasms, making it hard for Dion to use her vocal cords. Despite her disappointment, fans have flooded social media with support and well-wishes.