Cline Dion's struggle with stiff-person syndrome

Everyone knows who Cline Dion is. You can't forget her incredible power ballads, her iconic outfits at the Met Gala or her quirky conversations with journalists and fellow singers alike.

But what fans didn't know for years was Cline was suffering from stiff-person syndrome. It was causing her body to tense up and spasm, making it hard to use her famous vocal chords. She went public with the diagnosis a year and a half ago, and then stepped away from showbiz and the public eye.

Now, she's opening up about her story and how stiff-person syndrome has affected her life in a new documentary. Ahead of its release, we hear from CBC's Adrienne Arsenault, who got an exclusive interview with Cline and tells us what she learned about Celine's life and her plans to sing in the future.

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