After a powerful comeback performance on Friday at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, Celine Dion released an inspiring statement.
Dion performed at the end of the Opening Ceremony, appearing on a platform on the Eiffel Tower.
"I’m honored to have performed tonight, for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, and so full of joy to be back in one of my very favorite cities! Most of all, I’m so happy to be celebrating these amazing athletes, with all their stories of sacrifice and determination, pain and perseverance. All of you have been so focused on your dream, and whether or not you take home a medal, I hope that being here means that it has come true for you! You should all be so proud, we know how hard you have worked to be the best of the best. Stay focused, keep going, my heart is with you! - Celine xx…"
This is Dion's first performance in over a year after canceling her Courage world tour in May 2023 amid her battle with stiff-person syndrome. The autoimmune and neurological condition, which, which Dion first revealed in December 2022, causes painful spasms and makes it hard to walk.
Dion sang “L’Hymne à l’amour” by Édith Piaf.
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In her Prime Video documentary, "I Am: Céline Dion," the Grammy winner bravely shares her journey with stiff-person syndrome. In one harrowing scene, the 56-year-old suffers a health crisis on-camera.
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Dion also posted wishing her best to the athletes.
"Let the games begin! Sending love and luck to all competitors. - Celine xx…," she said.
