The singer talks about her diagnosis in her new documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion.”
“I was taking those medicines because I needed to walk.
I had to be able to swallow.
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I needed medicine to function.
The show must go on, Dion explained.
When I had to cancel shows, you know, we have to tell people why.
Lying I cant lie anymore, from a sinus infection to an ear infection, to whatever.
Sometimes I would point my microphone towards the audience and I would make them sing it, she said.
Quick change, and I never came back.
She added, The lie is too heavy now.
Dion announced her diagnosis inan Instagram videoin 2022 after previouslycanceling her 2021 Las Vegas residencyandher 2022CourageWorld Tour dates.
I love you guys so much.
And I really hope I can see you again soon.”
Despite having to cancel tours in the past, Dion remains hopeful that shewill return to the stage againsomeday.
“I’m gonna go back onstage, even if I have to crawl.
Even if I have to talk with my hands.
I will,” she toldHoda KotbonTodayearlier this month.
“I am Celine Dion.
It’s because I want to.
And I miss it.”
I Am: Celine Dionis streaming on Amazon Prime Video now.
