Celine Dion, who has a rare neurological syndrome, cancels her European tour

to singer Celine Dion He has just announced on his social networks and official site that the shows in the remaining dates in 2023 and 2024 of his tour to Europe “Courage World Tour” are cancelled. The singer, who was recently diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that prevents her from “singing like I’m used to”, had already announced or added to her performances.

A superstar has rigid person syndrome. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the condition is a rare and progressive disease that affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord.

“It is with great disappointment that we announce today the cancellation of the ‘Courage World Tour’. I am very sorry for disappointing all of you once again. I am working hard to recover my strengths, but doing turns can be very difficult even when you are 100%”, the artist reported in a publication on Instagram.

She continued saying for the fans to cancel the shows “parte seu coração”. “It is not fair with you to continue adding to the shows, and even if it breaks my heart, it is better to cancel everything now until I am really ready to return to the boxes again. I want everyone to know that I’m not going to give up… and I can’t wait to see them again,” she told the message.

According to your team, the tickets acquired for the 42 canceled dates will be refunded at the original point of sale — for further inquiries or options, holders of the two tickets must contact the place where they will buy.

“As the world emerged from the pandemic, Celine continued to be treated for a diagnosed medical condition that prevents her from showing up. Celine is working hard on her recovery, but at this moment she cannot prepare and carry out the event remaining on the tour, which was scheduled to take place from August 26, 2023 in Amsterdam to October 4, 2023 in Helsinque; followed, continuing from March 6, 2024 in Prague to April 22, 2024 in London. We have all the hope that soon Celine will be able to visit all these cities in Europe to appear for her unbelievable fans, but that time is simply not now, ”the official statement reported on her website.

The Grammy winner completed the first 52 dates of the tour in North America before the outbreak of covid-19 and was interrupted in March 2020. In early 2021, when the entertainment industry was still working under health restrictions, Celine filmed her First film, “O Amor Mandou Mensagem”, co-starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sam Heughan.

Afterwards, the star was diagnosed with the syndrome, which causes severe and persistent muscle spasms, or which prevents them from occurring. Celine’s medical team continues to assess and treat the condition.