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'It breaks my heart': Celine Dion cancels 'Courage World Tour' concerts

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Canadian singer Celine Dion has cancelled all of her concerts scheduled through to early spring 2024.

In a , Dion announced all remaining Courage World Tour shows have been cancelled due to an ongoing medical condition.

"," Dion said in a statement. "I'm working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you're 100 per cent."

Dion, 55, was diagnosed last year with a rare neurological condition known as stiff person syndrome (SPS).

WHAT'S STIFF PERSON SYNDROME

SPS is a neurological condition that impacts a person's muscles, and in Dion鈥檚 case, it hinders her ability to perform.

People with SPS have described the condition as "excruciating" and say it causes "debilitating" pain because of heightened sensitivity to noise and touch. The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke says SPS has "features" of an autoimmune disorder.

"It鈥檚 not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it鈥檚 best that we cancel everything now until I鈥檓 really ready to be back on stage again," the Canadian icon said Friday. "I want you all to know, I鈥檓 not giving up鈥 and I can鈥檛 wait to see you again!鈥

Last month, Dion released new music and revealed her acting debut in a new romantic comedy. Her first single, "Love Again," was the title track from an upcoming film where she plays a supporting role.

The film tells the story of a woman who finds solace from the sudden death of her fianc茅 by texting his old cell phone number, only to find a new connection with a different man who had the number reassigned to him.

A total of 42 shows have been cancelled. Tickets will be refunded via the original point of sale, .

Ticketholders with additional questions are asked to reach out to their original point of purchase.

With files from 麻豆影视' Natasha O'Neill and 麻豆影视 Montreal's Lillian Roy

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