Celine Dion received an emotional applause at the premiere of her new film, which documents everything she has done to fight rigid person syndrome.
The music superstar announced in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with the rare condition after being forced to cancel a Las Vegas residency and tour dates.
Earlier this month, he revealed that he took life-threatening doses of diazepam to help relieve muscle spasms and be able to perform on stage.
Dion (right) with the film’s director, Irene Taylor, at the New York premiere. Photo: Reuters
Now, his story is told in Yo Soy: Celine Dionwhich premiered in New York on Monday.
She was thrilled when she received a standing ovation from the crowd.
“I can’t believe how lucky I am to have my fans in my life,” the star said onstage. “Thank you all for being part of my journey.
“This movie is my love letter to each of you. I hope to see you all again very, very soon.”
Dion, 56, said she had felt the presence of her fans as she tried to recover, adding: “Their endless love and support over all these years has led me to this moment.”
Fans will be able to watch I Am: Celine Dion, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor, on Prime Video starting June 25.
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Until early 2024, the singer had been absent from public life for several years.
In February, she delighted the audience at the Grammys when presenting the award for album of the year, which went to Taylor Swift.
Dion, whose best-known hits include My Heart Will Go On, Think Twice, Because You Loved Me and It’s All Coming Back To Me Now, has sold more than 250 million albums during her 40-year career, winning five Grammy Awards, two The Oscars and the Billboard Music Award for Lifetime Achievement Icon.
Stiff person syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes progressive muscle stiffness, which can cause spasms so strong that they can break the ribs and feel a choking sensation in the throat, he previously said.
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