Céline Dion had her loyal fanbase extremely worried when she announced her diagnosis of Stiff-Person Syndrome in 2022. However, she’s doing her best to reassure them that she’s not going to let it keep her down.
The powerhouse vocalist recently shared a heartwarming and optimistic Instagram post of her playing golf while spending time on a course with her two sons. Her caption announced to her fans that she was “getting back in the swing of things,” giving them hope that she was doing everything possible to enjoy her life amid her health crisis. Read more about her fun family outing and health update below.
Céline Dion Says She’s Getting ‘Back In The Swing Of Things’ After Spending A Day On A Golf Course With Her Sons
The 57-year-old vocalist shocked in late 2022 the world when, in an emotional video, she announced that she had begun her battle with a rare neurological disorder, Stiff-Person Syndrome. The diagnosis is especially brutal for active people like her, as it causes progressive stiffness and rigidity in a person’s muscles over time and can induce extremely painful muscle spasms. It also affected her vocal cords, and she has had to retrain herself to sing.
In her 2024 documentary, I Am: Céline Dion, she revealed that the muscle spasms had gotten so strong and awful that they caused her to break several ribs. She even allowed the documentary camera crew to include footage of her struggling through the strong spasms, which broke the hearts of her fans across the world. However, that same year, she made a triumphant comeback at the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony in France, where she sang while standing atop the Eiffel Tower.
Since then, she has been trying her best to remain fairly optimistic about her future and encouraging her fans to do the same. She’s also been making an effort to spend more quality time with her three sons, René-Charles, Nelson, and Eddy. On March 19th, she shared on Instagram that she had a “beautiful day” with her boys on a golf course and posted a silly video of her swinging around and dancing with a golf club.
“Getting back into the swing of things!” she wrote in her caption.
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Fans React To Céline's 'Happy' And Goofy Golf Course Video
After seeing her Instagram video, the mom-of-three's loyal fanbase filled the comments with words of praise and encouragement, impressed by how far she's come since her diagnosis.
"Yes, my diva!" wrote one fan.
"Great to see you back on the golf course!"
"It’s all coming back, it’s all coming back to her now," commented another fan, referencing her famous 1996 hit.
"Seeing your smile and energy is pure joy!" wrote a follower. "This moment with your children is so heartwarming."
Another fan wrote that they were "happy" to see her "swinging and laughing."
Even the President of the Professional Golfers' Association of America commented on the singer's post, writing that her "swing looks great."
While it may be a while before the musical icon gets back on stage again, it's great to see her spending happy, quality time with her family and moving around so freely.
