Céline Dion Shares Shocking Details About Stiff Person Syndrome: ‘Like Somebody’s Strangling You’

Céline Dion is sharing shocking new details inside her ongoing health challenges. The music superstar opened up to NBC News’ Hoda Kotb about battling stiff person syndrome, which she said has affected not only her ability to sing, but also to walk and even move. Céline recalled that the symptoms began in her throat and felt like a “strangling” sensation when she tried to talk or sing and that the illness spread to other parts of her body that caused significant injury including broken ribs. Céline’s full interview with Hoda premieres on June 11.