Canadian legend Celine Dion has been quite forthright about her struggle with Stiff-Person Syndrome. It is a disorder that not only causes extreme muscular limitations and pain, but also makes it very difficult to sing. The illness has no cure, and fans have been worried for a couple of years now that Dion may never be able to sing again. Now, it looks like Dion has proved all of the nay-sayers wrong with an absolutely incredible performance today at the 2024 Paris Olympics, right at the base of the Eiffel Tower.
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Fans React To Celine Dion’s 2024 Paris Olympics Performance
Celine Dion closed out the Olympics opening ceremony today, marking her first large performance since she was diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome in 2022. The stunning performance at the base of the Eiffel Tower in Paris included a beautiful rendition of “L’Hymne à l’amour”, originally by Édith Piaf.
Celine Dion fans have been pouring out tons of support for the singer since the performance first aired today.
“Amazing!” said one fan in the comments of the above tweet. “What a Star! 4 years later still can steal the entire focus of the world for 2 min! THIS IS A REAL STAR!” said another fan.
Kelly Clarkson Cries Over Celine Dion’s Performance—and We Get It
One of the true highlights of the performance was Kelly Clarkson being caught on a hot mic crying as she took in Dion’s powerful moment.
She’s back!!!!! We don’t deserve Celine Dion!!! What a triumphant return!!!! Kelly Clarkson is sobbing and so are all of we!” one fan wrote. Another user noted, “I’ve never related (to) anyone more than Kelly Clarkson crying over Celine Dion at the Olympics.”
Not Celine Dion’s First Olympics
The official Olympics X account also posted Celine’s previous performance at the Olympics.
Dion has previously performed at the Olympic opening ceremony back in 1996 for the Atlanta, Georgia games. There, she performed “The Power Of The Dream” with David Foster and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
The queen is back!
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