Celine Dion left onlookers open-mouthed as she made a triumphant return to music in Paris Olympics‘ opening ceremony on July 26, by Associated press.
It’s been over a year since she announced her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome. However, on Friday, the 56-year-old rocked the stage as if she had never left.
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Céline Dion Performance Recap
The global icon sang Edith Piaf’s ‘Hymn to Love’ from the Eiffel Tower at the closing of the highly anticipated event. Ahead of the ceremony, the ceremony’s media guide teased a “a world star” ready to run a “a purely grand and superbly sparkling finale.”
And they didn’t lie! She delivered the top-notch timbre and vibrato she’s legendary for, leaving the crowd in awe. There was no doubt that Céline had nailed it!
See for yourself below and keep scrolling to see the reactions on social media.
The vocalist stepped away from the stage in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic hit. She subsequently had to postpone her 2022 tour. As previously reported by The Shadow RoomCéline was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome. The condition eventually caused her to cancel her 2022 tour to focus on her health.
During this time, Dion took to social media to share her diagnosis. “It has been very difficult for me to face these challenges and talk about everything I am going through,” Céline stated. She revealed that the disease “affects one in a million people.”
The Grammy winner’s disorder causes her muscles to become stiff and stiff. She also suffers from severe muscle spasms. This has affected her speech, singing and mobility. However, the mother of three has undergone a variety of therapies to manage her neurological condition.
Social media reacts to Céline’s performance at the opening ceremony
Commenters on The Shade Room’s Instagram account of Céline’s return weighed in on her return.
@realbriamyles said, “She never left!!! She will ALWAYS be CELINE.”
“There are singers and then there’s Whitney and Celine,” @tee_la_shu said.
@hausofshee added, “Wow, I’m going to cry! She said she would sing again and she definitely did.”
“Celine said ‘Stay where you are’.. May God continue to bless her..” @lolo_bangzz wrote.
What do you think, roommates?