In a heartfelt announcement, renowned Canadian singer Celine Dion has made the difficult decision to cancel her highly anticipated Courage world tour as she continues her courageous battle with a rare neurological disorder. The 55-year-old artist, who had previously postponed her shows after disclosing her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome in December, took to Instagram on Friday, May 26, to share the unfortunate news and express her ongoing determination to regain her strength.
Accompanied by an image displaying the list of cancelled tour dates, Celine conveyed her deep disappointment, stating,
It is with tremendous disappointment that we have to announce today the cancellation of the Courage World Tour.”
She further explained the physical challenges she faces, acknowledging that touring can be incredibly demanding even at full health. Understanding the impact of continuous postponements on her loyal fans, Celine made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel all upcoming shows until she is truly prepared to grace the stage once again, emphasizing her unwavering determination not to give up. The announcement of the cancelled tour dates included performances in France, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, and the UK.
It was accompanied by a statement expressing hope for future rescheduling:
We do have every hope that someday soon, Celine will be able to come to all of these cities in Europe to perform for her amazing fans, but that time simply is not now.”
Following the news, Celine’s social media platforms were inundated with an outpouring of support from devoted fans. They urge her to prioritize her health and take all the time she needs to recover. Messages of love and well wishes flooded in, with fans expressing their unwavering faith in her healing process. One fan wrote,
We love you Celine, take good care of yourself, your health is the most important and precious thing. We are praying for your healing.” Another conveyed, “We miss you! We keep our faith in your recovery,” while a third empathetically stated, “Your health is the only thing that matters. We just need you to take good care of yourself.”
In December, Celine Dion first shared her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome. It is an extremely rare neurological disorder that affects only one in a million people. This debilitating condition causes uncontrollable muscle tension, gradually immobilizing the body and leaving individuals unable to walk or speak. While there is no known cure for Stiff Person Syndrome, treatments exist to slow down its progression.
As fans eagerly await Celine’s triumphant return to the stage, their support and prayers continue to be a source of strength and encouragement for the singer.
