Céline Dion said she experienced symptoms of stiff-person syndrome for about 17 years before receiving a diagnosis in 2022. She also said she relied on Valium to function while dealing with the condition.
WHO:Céline Dion
WHAT:Céline Dion revealed she had stiff-person syndrome symptoms for about 17 years before her 2022 diagnosis and said she relied on Valium to function.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:She described her long-running symptoms and how she managed them before receiving a diagnosis.
