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Olympics 2024: Celine Dion makes return to live stage in opening ceremony

The 56-year-old singer said in late 2022 that she had been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome that causes muscle spasms.
Last Updated : 26 July 2024, 23:42 IST

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The 56-year-old singer said in late 2022 that she had been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome that causes muscle spasms.

The syndrome causes muscle rigidity and increased sensitivity to sound, touch and emotional stimuli that can trigger spasms. The condition led the multiple Grammy winner to cancel all of her tour dates for 2023 and 2024.

The Canadian singer, who started her career singing in French, had not performed live since March 2020, when she appeared in New Jersey.

"How proud we are! Our Celine singing Edith Piaf's L'hymne à l'amour at the Opening Ceremonies of the Paris Olympic Games," Quebec Premier Francois Legault wrote on X.

"A proud Quebecer from Charlemagne is on stage at the Opening Ceremony! Celine Dion is a Canadian icon, an incredible talent, and she overcame a lot to be there tonight," Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on X.

"Celine, it’s great to see you singing again."

Dion, best known for the "Titanic" movie theme song "My Heart Will Go On", was first spotted in Paris on Tuesday, triggering speculation that she would be part of Friday's extravaganza.

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Published 26 July 2024, 23:42 IST

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