Celine Dion has spoken of the importance of “hope” amid her battle with stiff person syndrome. The 56-year-old singer stepped out of the spotlight in 2022 after being diagnosed with the condition – a progressive neurological disorder that affects her muscles – but returned to live performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony this summer, and on Tuesday (22.10.24), she admitted she “misses” being on stage. Celine attended the 2024 Spirit of Life Gala staged by the City of Hope – a cancer research and treatment programme – to present the Spirit of Life Award to Jay Marciano, Chairman …