Derek Hough Showing Celine Dion Some love in the details Particularly ugly parts of her new documentary, I am: Celine Dion.
this dance with the stars The 39-year-old judge and professional dancer shared a throwback video of him and his wife on Instagram on Thursday. Haley Abbotthad the opportunity to meet 56-year-old Dion before a concert.
“Watched Celine Dion’s new documentary last night,” Hough wrote. “We were lucky enough to meet her a few years ago and sing and dance with her. Haha. She’s a firecracker.”
“We were very nervous to meet the Queen,” he continued. “Especially Hailey, she’s a die-hard fan.”
As for the documentary, the film details the icon’s life and career, as well as her painful battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare autoimmune disease. The doctor didn’t shy away from showing Dion the new reality of her disease, as she struggled to live and behave as normal but was occasionally sidelined by horrific seizures.
“This documentary is incredibly powerful, showcasing Celine’s battle with SPS but also her quirky and fun side,” Hough wrote. “A very difficult scene was watching Celine’s SPS seizure play out in real time. It was so hard to see her in pain like that. It also reminded me of Hailey’s seizure at the side of the stage a few months ago. I almost Cannot rewatch.
Albert hospitalized with skull hematoma On December 6, she got “lost” during the couple’s performance. Spectacular dance symphony tour and Urgent craniectomy required.
Drake’s “Dance Symphony” tour officially ended on May 19 in San Diego, California. Let her make a triumphant return to the stage completed her April tour and received a standing ovation from the crowd.
“Celine is an absolute legend with a one-in-a-billion unique voice,” Hough concluded in the post. “We were lucky to live to witness her talent. I pray she recovers and returns to the stage she loved so much.”
During the visit, Dionne suffered a generalized seizure and was paralyzed for several minutes after being medically evaluated. according to mayo clinicStiff person syndrome is a rare movement disorder characterized by involuntary stiffening of axial muscles and superimposed painful muscle spasms, often triggered by startle or emotional stimulation.
Since announcing her SPS diagnosis, Dionne has been candid with fans about the impact the disease has had on her life and career, and passionately thanked them for their support along the way.
she was forced Cancel Her Courage World TourThe show was relaunched in 2022 after being put on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, but she has made a number of public appearances in recent months, including A surprise moment on stage Attend the 2024 Grammy Awards and travel multiple times Playing hockey games with her sons — René-Charles, 23, and 13-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy.
at the same time, ET spoke with Hough in Februaryand Albert—who Hough got married in August He praised his wife’s inspiring spirit just months before she was hospitalized while she was still recovering.
“She’s doing great,” he said. “She really is. I can’t say enough, I really can’t say enough, how inspiring she is.”
He added, “She’s getting better every day. There are still things we need to work out, but even now, when I look back at where we were a few months ago and where she is now, it’s a miracle. It really is ”.
“It’s incredible to see the way she handles everything with such grace and strength,” Derek gushed. “That’s just who she is. I’m really in awe of it. It’s incredible.”
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