Current:Home > MarketsAlgosensey Quantitative Think Tank Center-Céline Dion announces a documentary about living with stiff person syndrome -TradeWise
Algosensey Quantitative Think Tank Center-Céline Dion announces a documentary about living with stiff person syndrome
Burley Garcia View
Date:2025-04-07 18:07:56
More than a year after Céline Dion revealed her stiff person syndrome diagnosis,Algosensey Quantitative Think Tank Center fans soon will be able to watch a documentary chronicling the superstar's health journey.
Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday that "I Am: Celine Dion," a feature-length documentary, will stream worldwide on Amazon Prime Video after acquiring worldwide rights to the film. The release date will be announced at a later date.
Irene Taylor, an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, followed Dion for more than a year for the documentary, which promises to capture "a global megastar's never-before-seen private life," according to a press release.
"This intimate exploration takes viewers on a journey inside Celine's past and present as she reveals her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) and the lengths she has gone to continue performing for her beloved and loyal fans," the press release states.
The past couple of years dealing with the symptoms of SPS have been "such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it but not to let it define me," Dion said in a statement.
"As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realized how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans," the French-Canadian singer added. "During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life to try to raise awareness of this little-known condition, to help others who share this diagnosis."
Celine Dion said she was 'not giving up' after canceling Courage World Tour shows
Dion performed 52 dates of her Courage World Tour in North America before the COVID-19 pandemic and postponed further shows in March 2020.
In January 2022, Dion had to cancel these remaining dates as she recovered from the treatment she received for "severe and persistent muscle spasms." Several months prior, she had postponed her Las Vegas residency due to these muscle spasms as well.
At the end of 2022, Dion revealed in an emotional Instagram video that she had been diagnosed SPS, which was causing her to experience these muscle spasms.
Fast forward to May 2023, and the "My Heart Will Go On" singer announced that the rest of her scheduled tour dates for 2023-24 would be canceled.
"I'm so sorry to disappoint all of you once again. I'm working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you're 100%," she wrote in a statement at the time. "It’s not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it's best that we cancel everything now until I’m really ready to be back on stage again."
"I want you all to know, I'm not giving up… and I can't wait to see you again," her message continued.
Dion has made a few public appearances in recent months, including in November, when she and her son, René-Charles Angélil, met with players from the Montreal Canadiens hockey team. In December, the musical icon's sister, Claudette Dion, said in an interview that Céline Dion doesn't have control over her muscles, though she dreams of her sister's return to the stage.
Latest on Céline Dion:Singer has lost control over her muscles, her sister says
veryGood! (4)
Related
- Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
- Eli Manning Shares What Jason Kelce Will Have Over Him As An NFL Commentator
- Family of deceased Alabama man claims surgeon removed liver, not spleen, before his death
- Nordstrom family offers to take department store private for $3.76 billion with Mexican retail group
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Kate Spade Outlet’s Rare Sale—Snag a $299 Sling Bag for $99 & More Under $100 Styles You Won’t Resist
- Florida doctor found liable for botching baby's circumcision tied to 6 patient deaths
- Pregnant Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shares Glimpse at Her Baby in 20-Week Ultrasound
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- US job openings fall as demand for workers weakens
Ranking
- Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
- Naomi Campbell remains iconic – and shades Anna Wintour – at Harlem's Fashion Row event
- What’s Stalling Electric Vehicle Adoption in Wyoming?
- Caitlin Clark returns to action: How to watch Fever vs. Sparks on Wednesday
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- Amazon expands AI-powered Just Walk Out to more NFL football stadiums, college campuses
- Origins of the Jeep: The birthing of an off-road legend
- Is olive oil good for you? The fast nutrition facts on this cooking staple
Recommendation
Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
How Wheel of Fortune's Vanna White First Reacted to Ryan Seacrest Replacing Pat Sajak
Step Inside Jennifer Garner’s Los Angeles Home That Doubles as a Cozy Oasis
It's Beyoncé's birthday: 43 top moments from her busy year
DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
Mega Millions winning numbers for September 3 drawing: Did anyone win $681 million jackpot?
Rural America faces a silent mental health crisis. My dad fought to survive it.
Target brings back its popular car seat-trade in program for fall: Key dates for discount