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Céline Dion reveals 17-year secret health battle before rare diagnosis
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Céline Dion experienced symptoms of stiff-person syndrome for approximately 17 years before receiving a diagnosis in 2022, she stated. The singer used Valium to manage her condition during that period. Stiff-person syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive muscle stiffness and spasms.
