Celine Dion celebrated the new year with a heartfelt message after making a shocking musical comeback amid a battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.

The 56-year-old artist, who suffers from the rare neurological disorder Stiff Person Syndrome, posted a photo of herself on Instagram and wrote in her post: “As we close out another year together, I want to take a minute to express my heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support”the singer said.

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“Your love and energy inspire me every day. I wish you all happy holidays filled with warmth, laughter and precious moments with loved ones. I wish you a wonderful new year.”

The singing divaslowly but surely, has returned to the music scene. Her longing to entertain people was one of the main reasons why she faced her health problems. She never gave up and worked – and has been working – secretly for months to gain strength and control over her voice.

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Celine Dion was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune neurological disorder in 2022, but she revealed she battled the horrific condition in secret for almost two decades before telling the world about it. Dion detailed the pain she felt as she was forced to withhold the truth from her fans. The artist reported feeling like she had to hide and act like a “heroine,” while secretly realizing her body was giving up on her.

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