Celine Dion's Fans Think She Gained Weight & Her Face Looked 'Puffy' at the Grammys – Tragedies She Has Faced

• Celine Dion, battling Stiff Person Syndrome, surprisingly appeared at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
• Despite recent tragedies and struggles with her vocal cords, she looked stunning, receiving cheers and presenting an award.
• Fans praised her look, noting that she'd gained weight and her face looked puffy. They expressed hope for her recovery.

Phenomenal singer Celine Dion has been dealing with health problems for a long time. Due to these challenges, she had to step back from her career to prioritize her health and get better. The singer announced on December 8, 2022, that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS).

Celine said she had been forced to reschedule her Spring 2023 shows to 2024 and cancel eight Summer 2023 shows due to SPS. SPS is an incurable and rare neurological disorder that affects less than 5,000 people in the US.

The singer added that she'd been having spasms due to the illness, which have affected every aspect of her daily life, including how she walks and not allowing her to use her vocal cords to sing the way she was used to.

Celine told her fans that not being able to go on her tour hurt her so much but that she had a great team of doctors working with her to understand the rare illness, help her get better, and be back on stage. She revealed that her kids, René-Charles Angélil and twins Nelson and Eddy, supported her and gave her hope. Celine concluded that she hoped she was on her way to recovery.

Columbia University's Claire Riley, MD., has described SPS as a condition that worsens subtly, leading to a pronounced impact on movement, resulting in an awkward and uncomfortable gait. "Particularly when it is not recognized, Stiff Person Syndrome can be severe and life-altering or even life-threatening," added Claire.

In August 2022, Celine's sister, Claudette Dion, gave a health update on the singer, noting that she was doing everything to get better. "She's a strong woman," confessed Claudette. Still, Claudette admitted that there was little they could do as a family to support or alleviate Celine's pain, as they didn't know enough about SPS.

Claudette also disclosed that Celine was being cared for by their sister Linda and her husband. Additionally, Celine was under a great team of doctors and a sports-medicine therapist to help rebuild her strength.

Despite her health challenges, the singer recently surprised people when she attended the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California. Over a month before this appearance, tragedy hit her family when she lost her niece, Brigitte Dion, 51.

Brigitte, the daughter of Celine's brother, Clément Dion, died in a head-on collision road accident on December 29, 2023, a few minutes from her home in Saint-Thomas, near Joliette. The "I'm Alive" singer didn't publicly comment on her niece's death.

Furthermore, Claudette gave another health update on Celine in December 2023, acknowledging that it was sad many people had lost hope about her sister getting well as SPS is an illness that isn't well understood.

Claudette Dion also revealed that Celine's fans hadn't lost hope as they called the Maman Dion Foundation to hear from Celine, tell her they love her, and pray for her. The singer's sister added that Celine was working hard to improve but had lost her vocal cords.

Celine losing her vocal cord hurt Claudette so much as her sister had always worked hard, just as their mother, Thérèse Dion, had advised her.

Claudette lamented," Of course, in our dreams and in hers, the idea is to return to the stage. In what state? I don't know. Vocal cords are muscles, and so is the heart. That's what gets me. As this is one case in millions, scientists didn't do that much research because it didn't affect that many people."

After this health update, many people were excited to see Celine at the Grammy Awards on February 4, 2024. The singer looked stunning in a pale pink gown and a Valentino mustard-colored coat. She stood out in the outfit accessorized with Tiffany jewelry, a gorgeous silver statement necklace, and silver and diamond earrings and rings.

Celine was received with cheers and a standing ovation as she walked on stage supported by her son, René-Charles. On stage, Celine, who was happy to be there, thanked everyone and told them they looked beautiful. She also told those blessed to be at the Grammy Awards to never take for granted the great love and joy music brings to their lives and people globally.

The singer then presented the Album of the Year award to Taylor Swift for her "Midnight" album. Twenty-seven years ago, Celine was also given the Grammy Award for Album of the Year by Diana Ross and Sting.

In a video shared online, Taylor Swift is seen greeting people on stage, but when she reaches Celine, she doesn't greet her; she only takes her award. Celine's fans weren't impressed by Taylor's behavior, and they accused her of intentionally ignoring the superstar and not even making eye contact with her on stage.

A user commented on Taylor's behavior, "Looks awkward to just ignore the presenter in such a way." "No excuse," concurred another person. People said Taylor lacked manners, "Money can't buy class." "Just disgraceful," an individual added. As much as people said Taylor didn't hug or acknowledge Celine, a picture shows the two looking happy together.

Taylor posed joyously with Celine after accepting the award. She embraced Celine, who was also all smiles. After the awards were handed out, the "Blank Space" singer also took another picture embracing Celine and her son, René-Charles Angélil.

Still, Celine's fans pointed out how great she looks. They said media reports made it seem like "she's on her deathbed." "I'm sure she doesn't feel great," noted a fan, "but she looks fantastic."

Another fan wrote that although the singer was battling illness, she looked "the best she has looked in a long time." A fan agreed, "She looks full-faced and beautiful, and her smile is lovely to see again. I so hope that a miracle is found to cure her."

Other fans acknowledged that "The Power of Love" singer "has put on some weight" but still looked great. "She looks better with a bit of weight on her, younger somehow?" questioned a fan.

A fan explained, "Saying that her face looks a bit puffy, I'm thinking, could she be on steroids for her condition?" Other fans agreed that "a little added weight has made a big difference" about Celine's appearance. "Dion looked terrific! She was so painfully thin in the recent past," said a user.

Celine's fans were excited to see her and her son, whom they said looked very dapper. They said something may have been working for the singer as she doesn't look as awful as photographs and the media portrayed. The singer's fans still hope a cure will be found for SPS and that Celine will return to her usual and healthy self.