If you spent this holiday away from the people you love, Celine Dion’s quiet Thanksgiving message might feel like it was meant for you.
Speaking softly from her home, Celine called Thanksgiving “a beautiful reminder to slow down, take a deep breath, and give thanks.” She spoke about the power of gathering with the people you love, whether they are sitting beside you, talking to you over the phone, or living only in your heart.
Coming from her, those words hit differently. Celine has spent the last few years fighting Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare illness that causes painful spasms and has already taken her off the road. The woman who once filled the world’s biggest arenas now spends many days in quiet rooms, protecting her body and her voice.
Yet in this quiet life, she talks about gratitude. She talks about her three sons, about small moments that “mean the world,” and about finding connection even when you cannot be in the same room.
Celine Dion Shares Heartfelt Message to Fans on Thanksgiving
Just a year earlier, Celine opened the door to her private battle in the documentary I Am: Celine Dion, filmed as she faced Stiff Person Syndrome head on. The trailer alone shows the sharp contrast between the global superstar we remember and the woman fighting to walk, breathe, and sing without pain.
I Am: Celine Dion – Official Trailer | Prime Video
After the spasms, the cancelled tour, and the fear that she might never stand on a stage again, Celine Dion walked out into the open air above Paris in 2024 and sang Hymne A L’Amour live at the Olympic Opening Ceremony. High above the Eiffel Tower, her voice carried all the pain, work, and faith that got her there.