In December last year, Dion shocked fans world wide when she revealed she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome. The disease, Dion had noted back then, only affects one in a million people.
What is Stiff-person Syndrome?
Stiff-person Syndrome, also known as SPS and Moersch-Woltman syndrome, is a rare autoimmune movement disorder, which usually occurs in about one in every one million people, and it affects their central nervous system.
People with this condition first experience a stiffening of the muscles of their trunk followed, over time, by the development of stiffness and rigidity in the legs and other muscles in the body.
The condition causes chronic pain and spasms, usually triggered by noise, emotional distress and light physical touch. Over time, the condition leads to an altered posture, and in severe cases, it can even limit your ability to walk or move.
Tickets to be refunded
As she announced the cancellation of her tour, Dion assured fans that they can get refunded for their tickets.
"Tickets purchased for the 42 cancelled dates will be refunded via the original point of sale. For further ticket inquiries or options, ticketholders should reach out to their original point of purchase."
In January 2022, Dion announced she was canceling the rest of the North American tour dates on her "Courage" tour due to "severe and persistent muscle spasms" that left her unable to perform.