'Resilient' Celine Dion is said to be doing all she can to get back on stage after being 'overwhelmed' by the response to her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
The 54-year-old singing legend had fans in tears this week when she shared a heartbreaking video explaining why she had been forced to cancel her European tour.
Celine said she had been diagnosed with a one in a million neurological disorder, that leaves sufferers 'trapped' in their own bodies.
The star said the disease was already impacting 'every aspect' of her life and she is devastated to not be able sing in the way she is used to.
The global reaction to the announcement is said to have left Celine completely 'overwhelmed' and sources close to the star say she's now more determined than ever to be back singing with her fans.
A source close to the star told People: "It's been a very difficult time and she has a hard road ahead of her, but she is doing everything she can to get back on stage and see her fans.'
"They have always been there for her. For now, she is focusing on her health and her children. She is the picture of resilience."
This week, Celine broke her silence on why she had suddenly cancelled her European tour.
Fans had been concerned after the drastic action was taken and Celine retreated out of the limelight.
Speaking to camera, Celine said in a video posted to social media: "Hello everyone, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reach out to you. I miss you all so much and can’t wait to be on stage talking to you in person.
"As you know, I’ve always been an open book and I wasn’t ready to say anything before but I'm ready now.
'I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time, and it has been really difficult for me to face my challenges and to talk about everything that I’ve been going through.
"Recently, I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called the stiff person syndrome, which affects one in a million people.
"While we’re still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what’s been causing all the spasms I’ve been having," she said.
'Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to.
'It hurts me to tell you today that this means I won’t be ready to restart my tour in Europe in February," she explained.
'I have a great team of doctors working alongside me to help me get better and my precious children who are supporting me and giving me help.
'I'm working hard with my sports medicine therapist every day to build bac my strength and my ability to perform again but I have to admit it’s been a struggle.
"All I know is singing it’s what I’ve done all my life and its what I love to do the most.
"I miss you so much. I miss seeing all of you being on the stage performing for you.
"I always give 100 percent when I do my show but my condition is now allowing me to give you that right now.
"For me to reach you again, I have no choice but to concentrate on my health at this moment, and I have hope that I'm on the road to recovery.
"This is my focus, and I'm doing everything I can to recuperate.
"I want to thank you so much for your wishes and love and support on my social media. This means a lot to me.
"Take care of yourselves. Be well. I love you guys so much and I really hope I can see you again real soon."
