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'The same syndrome Celine Dion was diagnosed with left me unable to put my socks on'

When Celine Dion announced she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, very few people had heard of it - but those living with it describe the impact it's had on them

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

Music fans furious at "insane" snub from Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers List

"That is absolutely insane are you joking."

Manchester Evening News · Jan 2, 2023

Celine Dion fury as she's snubbed from Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers Of All Time

Rolling Stone has updated its list of Greatest Singers Of All Time, but fans were left furious when they realised music legend Celine Dion was nowhere to be seen

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

Dad's spasms 'caused by gym closures in lockdown' is same condition as Celine Dion

Dominic Alderson struggles to hug his family and needs a stick when walking about the house after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, the same illness as singer Celine Dion

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

'My rare condition means I can't cross the road in case I turn into a human statue'

Just like Canadian singer Celine Dion, Karen Long suffers from Stiff Person Syndrome, which sees her muscles spasm uncontrollably

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Strictly fans fume after Tess Daly's comment to Helen after her stunning dance

During the semi-final on Sunday night, Helen and her dance partner Gorka Marquez performed twice, with her first one being a waltz to Celine Dion's song Only One Road

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

Celine Dion was diagnosed with a rare disease. This woman has been living with it for a few years

Lauren McDermott has a rare neurological condition called Stiff Person Syndrome that causes her muscles to spasm painfully for prolonged periods. Since she was diagnosed in 2019, she's had to explain her illness to almost everyone — even many of the doctors who evaluated her. It's an exhausting process that…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 12, 2022

Celine Dion showing 'incredible resilience' after fans react to 'Stiff Person' diagnosis

Celine Dion has been described as a 'picture of resilience' after being left 'overwhelmed' by the response to her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis

Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022

Celine Dion supported by her children amid battle with rare Stiff Person Syndrome

The singer took to Instagram to speak to her fans about her battle with the syndrome and apologised for not being able to restart her European tour

Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022

What is stiff person syndrome? Celine Dion opens up about living with the condition

The condition is incurable but symptoms can be treated

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022