'This looks so powerful': Celine Dion's fans hail her as she vows to preserve voice in documentary after stiff person syndrome diagnosis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Canadian singer, often hailed as the 'Queen of Power Ballads', has amassed millions of followers’ support following the release of the trailer for her documentary 'I Am: Celine Dion'.

The documentary is scheduled for a global premiere on June 25 via the Amazon Prime Video platform as per DailyMail.

Dion is known for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, as well as her diverse musical repertoire spanning genres like pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and classical music.

According to the 'I AM: CELINE DION' trailer, it offers a candid and introspective look into the iconic superstar's battle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a heartfelt tribute to her fans, this inspiring documentary showcases the music that has shaped her life while also celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.

Celine Dion seems to upset while opening up about her health crisis

In an emotional clip, the 56-year-old music icon becomes visibly upset as she opens up about how her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome has impacted her ability to perform after 2 years.

The trailer captured the sneak peek of a 911 call playing against the backdrop of Las Vegas, where Celine performed her iconic residency until June 2019. While the reason for the call and its timing remains unclear, it's likely linked to her struggles with stiff person syndrome.

Celine first disclosed her diagnosis of the degenerative disease in December 2022. Stiff person syndrome, also known as stiff-man syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive muscle stiffness and spasms, which can cause significant pain and worsen over time. While the stiffness primarily affects the torso muscles, it can also extend to the arms and legs.

During the trailer, as footage of Celine recording music and performing live over the years is shared, she can be heard saying, "When your voice brings you joy, you're the best of yourself. I need my instrument."

She continued, "I've been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder and I wasn't ready to say anything before, but I'm ready now I see my life and I love every piece of it."

Reflecting on her live performances, Dion remarked, "It's not hard to do a show, you know, it's hard to cancel a show. I'm working hard every day, but I have to admit, it's been a struggle. I miss it so much. The people... I miss them."

As the trailer concluded in 2 minutes, Dion added, "If I can't run, I'll walk. If I can't walk, I'll crawl. But I won't stop, she won't stop."

Additionally, Towards the conclusion of the trailer, themother-of-three assured her fans that she is determined to preserve her voice, which she describes as 'the conductor of my life.'

Internet cheers up Celine Dion by saying, 'We love you warrior'

After viewing the trailer for the "I Am: Celine Dion" documentary, the internet wasted no time sharing its opinions. The video has amassed millions of views across various social media platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

According to her Twitter followers, one said, "Oh Celine, I just love you so much. I am so sorry you're going through this. It is so difficult to watch. Everyone loves you. You're beautiful voice will be loved and remembered and played for years to come.." 

The second wrote, "@celinedion is one of the greatest gifts to this world + for her to open her life to this level of transparency is something we aren't worthy of but WE have a responsibility to show up and support her as we have for YEARS. I know I’m gonna be crying watching this!" The third claimed, "I cannot wait to see this!! You are and will always be one of my favorite singers!!" The fourth added, "This looks so powerful. Love you Celine!"

 The other user said, " Oh Celine 😭, your pain is felt by your fans. We know that it is an arduous race to get back to normal. I know how difficult this mountain pass is but we are sure that you will raise your arms to sing victory and you will be able to overcome your illness. We love you warrior.❤️" The last user added, "And we’ll crawl with you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you are loved."

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