Celine Dion cancels entire world tour after incurable diagnosis - 'Breaks my heart'
Celine Dion performing at British Summer Time in Hyde Park, London
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Celine Dion has cancelled her remaining tour dates following her diagnosis of an incurable neurological condition.
Dion, 55, told fans on Friday that she was “tremendously disappointed” to “let them down”.
In a statement, the Canadian singer said: “I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100 per cent.”
Dion added: “I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again.
Celine Dion performing in concert at The O2 Arena in south east London
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“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!”
Dion detailed her stiff person syndrome last December.
She said: “Unfortunately, these 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 I’m used to.”
Singer Celine Dion arrives to attend the Haute Co
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SPS is a rare condition and not well understood.
Dion had 42 dates left to play on her Courage World Tour.
Tickets will be refunded via the original point of sale.
The remaining performances were scheduled for 2023 and 2024.
Celine Dion attending The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2017, in New York
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The Courage World Tour started four years ago.
Dion completed 52 shows before the COVID-19 pandemic put the remainder on hold.
Impacted dates include London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Stockholm and Zurich.
Dion is best known for hits including My Heart Will Go On, Because You Loved Me, All By Myself and It's All Coming Back To Me Now.