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Celine Dion has lost control of her muscles due to illness, says her sister

Celine Dion’s sister says the Grammy Award-winning singer is facing further challenges as she continues to live with a rare neurological disorder.

Claudette Dion said in a new interview that her sister is focused on overcoming her illness, called stiff person syndrome, but that progress has been difficult.

“She is working hard, but she does not have control of her muscles,” the elder sister told Quebec news outlet 7 Jours in an interview translated from French.

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