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Céline Dion cancels European concerts 91Ƶuntil I91Ƶm really ready to be back on stage91Ƶ

Dion has said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing
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FILE - Singer Celine Dion performs during her first World Tour called Courage in Quebec City, Montreal, Canada on Sept. 18, 2019. Dion has cancelled all her scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she battles a rare neurological disorder. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP)

has cancelled all her scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she continues treatment for a rare neurological disorder.

91ƵI91Ƶm so sorry to disappoint all of you once again,91Ƶ the singer said (May 26). 91ƵI91Ƶm working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you91Ƶre 100%. It91Ƶs not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it91Ƶs best that we cancel everything now until I91Ƶm really ready to be back on stage again.

A total of 42 European dates have been canceled, including stops in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Austria, England, Scotland and Ireland.

Earlier this year, Dion said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing.

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91ƵUnfortunately, the spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I91Ƶm used to,91Ƶ she said.

causes rigid muscles and painful muscle spasms, which can be triggered by such things as loud noises or light touch. The cause isn91Ƶt known, but it is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. Severe cases can cause difficulty walking and hunched posture.

Dion, who has five Grammy Awards and two Academy Awards, is the bestselling female artist of all time with hits like 91ƵI91Ƶm Alive91Ƶ and 91ƵMy Heart Will Go On.91Ƶ

The Associated Press

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