Courage World Tour - EU shows CANCELED

[stevo]

Heart broken to hear her and see her like this. They should just cancel the tour and let her recuperate and rest without the pressure of it all.

[DionFanAlways]

It's wonderful to see her but at what point do you say I'm canceling the tour. Edited December 8, 2022 at 10:24 AM by DionFanAlways

[No1IrishFan]

That was hard to watch.

 

I’m honestly shocked that they aren’t cancelling. Didn’t think another reschedule would happen. It must be either the money needed to refund tickets or her contract, maybe both.

[Del]

That was a difficult video to watch her announce the rescheduling, parts cancelled and advising the diagnosis of the neurological disease , stiff person syndrome, which has been causing all her issues.

 

Which I'm sure it's not an easy decision I think it would be best to cancel the entire tour and then just concentrate on her health to get better. I know she's a perfectionist at all she does and she needs to take the time she needs.

 

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[maki_Dion-er]

This hurt a lot to see and hear.

 

If it's such a rare illness then it's no wonder they're struggling to find a treatment. She says she's getting better slowly but now I'm fearful that she's just saying that to be positive. I don't think Courage will be going on in 2024.

 

We know she's a strong-willed person and I just hope that she puts aside any stress of fulfilling any contracts. If worst comes to happen and there's no cure for this I hope they find someway to at least control it so she can continue to do the things she loves in some capacity. Even if she doesn't perform live again.

 

I feel so bad for her (& us as fans).

[Davey84]

my heart aches for her so much!!! I don't think anyone of us saw this coming. She is such a perfectionist and it hurts me to see her dreams shattering before her and ours eyes... I wonder if she will ever be able to sing like she used to. I really doubt it. I hope she can find a way to live with this decease and somehow does find a way to perform for us. She clearly showed how much she loves singing and performing for us...

 

We b*tch a lot about recent choices, what could be done differently, should have been done differently... but the truth it, we will never know how it's like to "be" Céline Dion. The pressure, the assumptions, the responsibilities, the expectations that comes along with that. At this point I just want to hug her and tell her everything is going to be alright.

[jolo87]

This hurt a lot to see and hear.

 

If it's such a rare illness then it's no wonder they're struggling to find a treatment. She says she's getting better slowly but now I'm fearful that she's just saying that to be positive. I don't think Courage will be going on in 2024.

 

We know she's a strong-willed person and I just hope that she puts aside any stress of fulfilling any contracts. If worst comes to happen and there's no cure for this I hope they find someway to at least control it so she can continue to do the things she loves in some capacity. Even if she doesn't perform live again.

 

I feel so bad for her (& us as fans).

 

This was the most emotional statement I've ever seen her make and it honestly moved me to tears. I think we all need to take a moment to really think deeply and compassionately about the situation.

 

From what I've just read, Stiff Person Syndrome is a serious, progressive, disabling condition that often leads to complete loss of both mobility and speech. It is a terminal condition with no known cure, and is associated with reduced lifespan. This is on the same level of seriousness as Parkinsons or MS, except that due to its rarity there are far fewer resources available. This is the battle of Celine's life.

 

I think she has rescheduled, rather than canceled, out of her own sheer will and determination -- which is, as we know, superhuman. But we need to prepare for the seeming inevitability that these shows will not be rescheduled again, and that she will get worse, and will never perform again.

 

We should focus all of our energy 1000% into sending her our love and support. And the number one topic of discussion here should be how we do that.

Edited December 8, 2022 at 10:39 AM by jolo87

[manu23]

I can't believe she is being so unlucky. I've been reading about this illness and it can't be cured, everything doctors can do is make life easier for people suffering it but it just gets worst over time. Really sad for her.

[Peppercorn1991]

I don’t know what to say! I’m so sad for her it hurts! I can’t believe this has happened to her.

 

Kev x

[Davey84]

You can read more about Stiff-Person syndrome here:

 

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/stiff-person-syndrome#:~:text=Publications-,Definition,can%20set%20off%20muscle%20spasms.

 

The treatment and prognoses isn't great.

[No1IrishFan]

The fact remains that she may never perform again. There is no cure and it’s about managing symptoms. I feel so bad for her.

[A new day...]

I'm at loss for words. My heart kinda broke watching the video. I can't even imagine her not performing again, but this seems like something that could happen. I don't understand how they keep postponing the tour and giving us the SPS information at the same time. Cancel the damn whole thing and let Celine get better!

[stevo]

It sounds horrendous as a disease. Guys. This is just devastating news. So so very sad for her.

[maki_Dion-er]

 

 

This was the most emotional statement I've ever seen her make and it honestly moved me to tears. I think we all need to take a moment to really think deeply and compassionately about the situation.

 

From what I've just read, Stiff Person Syndrome is a serious, progressive, disabling condition that often leads to complete loss of both mobility and speech. It is a terminal condition with no known cure, and is associated with reduced lifespan. This is on the same level of seriousness as Parkinsons or MS, except that due to its rarity there are far fewer resources available. This is the battle of Celine's life.

 

I think she has rescheduled, rather than canceled, out of her own sheer will and determination -- which is, as we know, superhuman. But we need to prepare for the seeming inevitability that these shows will not be rescheduled again, and that she will get worse, and will never perform again.

 

We should focus all of our energy 1000% into sending her our love and support. And the number one topic of discussion here should be how we do that.

 

I did a quick Google on the disease and yeah, this isn't good. If she's lucky (& the support of good doctors & her will) she'll remain stable for some time but I doubt she will ever go back to performing, not like she used to.

 

God, this is terrible. I wish I could just hug her.

[Dreamy]

Hello everybody,

As I told you a few days ago about news here is Miss Céline Dion telling you what is wrong with her health.

Now I hope you can understand her issues. All my best wishes to her, such a nice human being, great lady and epic artist.

Céline, you know that you will always have my support. I wish you happines as always. I love you

Edited December 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Dreamy

[AdrienneM]

My heart is completely broken. It’s never something I thought I’d have to say or acknowledge, but it will likely be the case that Celine will never perform again. A chronic, degenerative disease will not improve over the course of the year since she initially made postponements and it now all becomes clear. The silence, the postponements, everything… it’s totally heartbreaking and I just hope and pray that regardless of what happens down the line, that we all love her and always will.

[CelineDionFreak]

My goodness. That was a lot to watch. I feel so bad for her! I would say I’m surprised, but I’m glad she is taking the time to fully recooperate.

 

As far as her prognosis goes, I fully understand how debilitating neurological conditions are. One of my closest family members has been dealing with ongoing neurological issues for over 10 years, and while we have seen drastic improvement, it’s still not the same as it once was. So it really is just learning to live with the symptoms and just adapting life to the harsh realities it can impose.

 

I just wonder why she didn’t cancel the shows. I’m lucky that I saw her about a month before it all went crashing down with the pandemic. I hate that everyone who wanted to see her has a chance they probably won’t. I know just wonder if there’s a chance for her to return. I guess we will just have to see what time can do to address the issues at hand. I’m really hoping she can go on in august, but we will just have to see.

[comingback]

So sad. It's devasting.

[stevo]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11516313/amp/Celine-Dion-diagnosed-incurable-neurological-disease-Stiff-Person-Syndrome.html

 

 

[PuraVida]

Heartbroken for her. She has been through so much, and now this. I hope she can heal and get her life back. And now we know, this entire break she's been on has been more like hell from the sounds of it. Cancel the tour, let her recover!

[Davey84]

https://www.dailymai...n-Syndrome.html

 

This really annoys me though! "The 54-year-old singer addressed her fans in a tearful Instagram post on Thursday as she revealed it has forced her to cancel her European tour." For now there are dates still meant to go on, dates that are postponed to 2024 and 8 shows cancelled, not a cancellation of the full tour.

[Shamrock_1982]

My aunt has this disease and she went from being fit and healthy to this.

 

She’s had it for about 4 years and the drugs she’s on made her put on weight and unfortunately she’s now in a wheel chair.

 

Not sure how bad Celine’s is, but I’m amazed they have rescheduled the tour rather than cancel it for now.

 

She has the best doctors on the planet so I’m hopeful, but also knowing someone who has this disease I’m also fearful!

Edited December 8, 2022 at 11:08 AM by Shamrock_1982

[manu23]

This is so unfair. I know many people are suffering in the world, but it is just unfair this is happening to Celine. I am so glad I decided to go to the Hyde Park show last minute, it might be the last time I see her perform. I'm so sad and mad. Edited December 8, 2022 at 11:15 AM by manu23

[jolo87]

My goodness. That was a lot to watch. I feel so bad for her! I would say I’m surprised, but I’m glad she is taking the time to fully recooperate.

 

As far as her prognosis goes, I fully understand how debilitating neurological conditions are. One of my closest family members has been dealing with ongoing neurological issues for over 10 years, and while we have seen drastic improvement, it’s still not the same as it once was. So it really is just learning to live with the symptoms and just adapting life to the harsh realities it can impose.

 

I just wonder why she didn’t cancel the shows. I’m lucky that I saw her about a month before it all went crashing down with the pandemic. I hate that everyone who wanted to see her has a chance they probably won’t. I know just wonder if there’s a chance for her to return. I guess we will just have to see what time can do to address the issues at hand. I’m really hoping she can go on in august, but we will just have to see.

 

I think this is the most powerful thing I took away from the video: she has hope. We can't even imagine what she has been doing behind the scenes to fight this disease. She may be undergoing some really experimental treatment and is throwing everything she has -- money included -- into finding a cure. I don't know if, after reading everything I've just read, I have that kind of hope, too. But it's just incredibly inspiring to see such a strong person refuse to give up in the face of such overwhelming odds.

 

I don't think she's ever going to cancel the tour. Let her reschedule it every year for the rest of her life if that's what keeps giving her hope. And let's not give up either; save the date, keep the promise, don't lose hope.

Edited December 8, 2022 at 11:07 AM by jolo87

[joaofilho]

I'm so saddened by this news, Celine is so young that I can't think about her retirement.

I was reading about this syndrome and it is worrying because the paralysis gradually increases.

I hope she recovers well, I don't even know what to think anymore.

[comingback]

Cancel the whole Tour, for God's sake! The fans will understand. Edited December 8, 2022 at 11:13 AM by comingback

[stevo]

I can’t bear the thought of her living the rest of her life like this, fighting this. It really does show you that you never know what’s going on in peoples’ lives and how we need to life life to the full

[mb011]

Just saw that the Aug-Oct 2023 shows remain as scheduled. It is crazy how this poor woman is stuck in the hands of industry money-milking to the very last drop. Cant imagine the pressure she is under… just cancel everything…

 

 

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[CelineDionFreak]

 

 

I think this is the most powerful thing I took away from the video: she has hope. We can't even imagine what she has been doing behind the scenes to fight this disease. She may be undergoing some really experimental treatment and is throwing everything she has -- money included -- into finding a cure. I don't know if, after reading everything I've just read, I have that kind of hope, too. But it's just incredibly inspiring to see such a strong person refuse to give up in the face of such overwhelming odds.

 

I don't think she's ever going to cancel the tour. Let her reschedule it every year for the rest of her life if that's what keeps giving her hope. And let's not give up either; save the date, keep the promise, don't lose hope.

Oh I wholeheartedly agree! Celine is by far one of the strongest people I have ever seen. She is such a fighter!

 

I sincerely hope there can be hope on the horizon. Like I said, with one of my closest family members deal with similar symptoms, it’s just not easy. But with time, we have learned to make the best of it. Medically, they’re having breakthroughs all the time, so I do believe there is a good chance Celine can knock a good bit of this to the curb. I just think she’s probably going to be living with this, unfortunately, for the rest of her life in some capacity.

 

I just hope and pray she’s feeling better every day. I have hope that we will once again see her and hear her sing again. It’s just going to take time to process and address these awful spasms.

[Davey84]

Just saw that the Aug-Oct 2023 shows remain as scheduled. It is crazy how this poor woman is stuck in the hands of industry money-milking to the very last drop. Cant imagine the pressure she is under… just cancel everything…

 

 

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I think on one side there's too much money involved to just 'cancel' the tour. On the other side, I think Céline needs that focus point herself: to say ok then I will be doing better again and I will be able to do what I love so much and that is to perform again.