Why did Celine Dion wait to share her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome?

Celine Dion Feels like a new day has come.

The “My Heart Will Go On” singer has been open about her health struggles since sharing her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis in 2022, but even now she knows the importance of telling her story and feeling encouraged by her fans.

“For a long time, for many years, I have felt the love and support of my fans all over the world,” Celine said exclusively. And the! News June 17 at the premiere of her documentary Me: Celine Dion. “They helped me get to where I am today.”

However, the 56-year-old explained in the interview – which aired on June 18 at 11pm – that she was nervous about sharing her diagnosis at first, because she “wasn’t able to be my best self”. But the Grammy winner hopes the documentary will be an opportunity “to share what’s out there with the world.” [been] Something that has been happening for many, many years.”