Céline Dion Shares Raw Video of Stiff-Person Syndrome Crisis in Never-Seen Footage from New Documentary

In a devastating moment from “I Am: Céline Dion,” the famous person battles through an unexpected and horrifying SPS episode.

Fans are getting an unheard-of glimpse inside Céline Dion’s tribulations during the last few years of her life.

After being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in August 2022, the 56-year-old superstar tentatively but proudly returns to the recording studio in a devastating sequence towards the end of her new documentary, I Am: Céline Dion (available for streaming globally on Prime Video).

Shortly after, as part of her continuous treatment regimen, she makes her way to physical therapy and her foot starts to hurt.

Dion’s body locks up, indicating that she is in severe agony while her care team gives her a diazepam nasal spray during the SPS crisis episode. One of her teammates says, “We’ll do a 9-1-1 if she goes back into a spasm.”

In the movie, Dion subsequently remarks, “Every time something like this happens, it makes you feel so embarrassed.” “I’m not sure how to say it. You know that you dislike losing control of yourself?

The five-time Grammy winner thought back on the horrifying moment that director Irene Taylor’s crew captured on camera during her PEOPLE cover interview.

“Overstimulation—whether it be happiness, sadness, sound, or a surprise—can put me into a crisis—that’s one part of the [SPS] condition,” Dion explains, adding that she “did not see” the crisis episode coming that day. “Before something triggered, I was fine.”

Taylor’s understanding of the condition deepened when she was “two feet away” from Dion during the crisis.

Taylor remarks, “That was really amazing, not just for Céline to go through it, but for me to see as well.” “I continued to film because that is how I work, and I thought we would decide later whether or not to incorporate that into the movie.”

Dion and Taylor had developed a close relationship by the time the movie was in post-production, and according to Taylor, “I knew that putting it in the film was really not a risk because she believed in me at that point.” “I really can only thank her for that because she is an open book, was there, and didn’t hold anything back.”

Dion is attempting to humanize the uncommon illness through the movie and contribute to fund-raising efforts for scientific studies in the pursuit of a solution.

Neuropathy has a very broad spectrum. For this reason, I’m making a lot of effort to raise money so that people can speak with their husbands, friends, or neighbors about it,” Dion explains.

Adds Dr. Amanda Piquet, the doctor who diagnosed Dion and director of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus’s program on autoimmune neurology: “There are many exciting things in store for SPS, and the future looks bright.”

Fierce dispute between Karen Grassle and Michael Landon during filming for ‘Little House on the Prairie’

Karen Grassle rose to prominence as Caroline Ingalls Wilder in Little House on the Prairie. People enjoyed this series so much that it is still being watched today.

Although most of the performers spoke about the fantastic vibe throughout filming, Karen spoke about a completely different atmosphere from her perspective.Little House is a classic show broadcast in over 100 countries and has never been removed from the airwaves since 1974. Because of their parts in the series, numerous actors have become well-known.Unfortunately, actor Michael Landon died in 1991, yet people remember him when they learn about this series.

Karen Grassle also created this series. She was born in 1942 and pursued an artistic career. After graduating, she travelled to London to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts before returning to the United States.

Life put Karen Grassle in the right location at the right moment. When the tryouts for the series were held, Karen was supposed to act on another project, but when she had to go to Los Angeles for that role, she couldn’t get tickets, and her agent called her and offered her a role in the series with Michael.

She later admitted that she was alone for her interview for the role of Caroline Ingalls. She also stated that everyone in the interview was exhausted because they had already cast everyone else. Yet, she was invited to go to the wardrobe after only a few lines.

Karen landed the part and admitted she was terrified of what was to come, but Landon always tried to make everyone on a set laugh and feel good. He was under a lot of stress. Karen determined that her character should be based on her mother’s life experience, which greatly aided her.

Although everyone enjoys filming, as the series grew in popularity, Karen felt she deserved more money because she is one of the main characters. This sparked a violent argument with her coworker Michael Landon. She said that Michael refused to pay her extra money when she asked to renegotiate the contract. This disagreement produced a schism in their relationship.

Karen did not talk publicly about the incident or the break in their friendship at the time, but the two exchanged a polite phone call before the actor died.

Cindy, Michael’s widow, stated that, despite his serious appearance, her husband was very passionate about his work, always came home smiling, and was a good father.

The other actors in Little House on the Prairie always claimed they had a great time on set, and Michael made everyone feel good and vital, no matter how significant or tiny their role was. Dean Butler, who played Landon, also had nothing but positive things to say about Michael and thought he was a true professional. Michael was attempting to make things more straightforward and pleasurable for everyone.

Michael also tried to ensure that the performers could return home in the evening and have dinner with their families. He believed that the key to success was to strike a balance between work and personal life.