Céline Dion’s documentary, I Am: Céline Dion, she gets brutally honest with fans, laying it all out on the table. Talking about her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome, the effects it had on not only herself and her health, but also her career and her relationship with fans, and what it’s like to live in such a bright spotlight, this documentary truly shows fans the real and raw Céline Dion. Keep reading for all the details.
Céline Dion Tearfully Admits 'Lying' To Fans Before Going Public With Her Diagnosis
When Céline Dion went public with her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022, she had already been battling it for months, privately. She was touring at the time, on her Courage World Tour, and originally thought she could reschedule the European leg of the tour, but eventually cancelled all remaining dates to focus on her treatment.
But before all of this came out, Dion admits to "lying" to fans about what was going on, before she was "ready" to share the news of her rare neurological disorder with the world. Speaking to the camera in one emotional clip, she said, "When I had to cancel shows we have to tell the crowd and the people why. Lying, I can't lie anymore."
The lies in question? White ones—barely even lies. She described instances where she blamed the microphone during moments when she couldn't perform, tapping on the microphone to signal technical difficulties, when in reality, she was suffering from the side effects of her illness.
"From a sinus infection to an ear infection to a whatever," she continued. "Sometimes I would point my microphone to the audience and make them sing it. There’s moments where I cheated."
"The lie is too heavy now," she concluded. Sweet, sweet Céline Dion. Fans were of course, ready to forgive, insisting that the "My Heart Will Go On" singer had nothing to be sorry for.
Fans Send Messages Of Support
Céline has posted a few clips from her documentary on her Instagram page, and fans have filled the comment sections of all of the posts with messages of support and love. "We love you forever Céline," one fan commented. "You're such a strong woman."
"Her strength is absolutely beautiful," another person commented. "She deserves so much, and this is why I have always loved her as an artist."
"Laughed. Cried. Cried some more. Sobbed. Forgot to breathe," shared one fan. "And ended with a full heart and a smile. It was perfect. Thank you for bearing your soul @celinedion."
"Céline, I love," wrote another fan. "Whatever you do you will always be the one and only Céline. If you change your repertoire we will love it, if you stop singing we will still love you!"
"This made me so sad..." shared one person. "...and love her even more. She's a special human."
"Thanks Céline for always being so honest to yourself and to your fans," a final fan posted. "That's why we love you so much!"
