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How Celine Dion Gave Herself a Break Onstage While Battling Stiff Person Syndrome (Exclusive)

Celine Dion is currently battling Stiff Person Syndrome.

Though Kotb notes that Dion "knew something was funky with her throat" early on, she says the singer was largely able to "explain away" her symptoms. However, during that time at home, Dion canceled her remaining Courage World Tour dates due to "severe and persistent muscle spasms." I had to get my money back for my ticket,'" Kotb says of Dion, who shares sons René-Charles, 23, Nelson, 13, and Eddy, 13, with her late husband, René Angélil.

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