Prime Minister François Legault and several deputies of the National Assembly expressed their sadness on Thursday to learn that Quebec singer Céline Dion was suffering from a rare neurological disease.
“We obviously wish Celine Dion a speedy recovery,” said Mr. Legault. In a video posted Thursday morning on social networks, the 54-year-old singer revealed with emotion that she had Moersch and Woltman syndrome (stiff person syndrome) causing her muscle spasms. She will therefore not be able to resume her world tour of shows next February, in Europe.
The Prime Minister pointed out that the “huge star” was from his riding, L’Assomption. “We are so proud of her. We hope she will be able to start her tour again as soon as possible. »
The Minister of Culture and Communications, Mathieu Lacombe, said he was personally touched by the news, because he is a native like her of Charlemagne, in Lanaudière. “I grew up opposite her childhood home, I know how much not only in her hometown, but also for all of Quebec and around the world, she is an important singer to whom we have a lot attached. »
Mr. Lacombe said he had a “pinch in the heart” watching the video. “Celine is Celine. »
On the side of Quebec solidaire, the deputy for Rosemont Vincent Marissal said he could not “be insensitive” to what happens to this “national monument”. “I think that we can collectively wish good luck and then good luck, in this, wishing to see her again and above all to hear her soon”, he said, in a press briefing.
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said he was “wholeheartedly with Céline”. “We hope she recovers. »
“We wish him the best of luck,” said the interim leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec, Marc Tanguay. “It’s sad honestly. »
With The Canadian Press
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