Superstar Céline Dion surprised the world with a majestic performance on Friday The inauguration at 2024 Summer Olympicswhich marks an emotional comeback and the French Canadian singer’s first musical appearance in four years.
The 56-year-old beamed in a white Dior gown from the Eiffel Tower and delivered a breathtaking rendition of “L’Hymne à l’amour” (“Hymn to Love”), which left many speechless and inspired admiration for her strength.
Dion is battling stiff-person syndrome, a diagnosis she revealed to the public in December 2022. The autoimmune and neurological condition causes painful spasms and makes it difficult to walk.
Spectators in Paris were not the only ones to be admired.
“Celine Dion is so inspiring, she sounds amazing and beautiful!” said one commenter on social media. “She never gives up.”
“After all she’s been through, this is a wonderful, beautiful thing to see,” another user said. “Celine Dion. An inspiration.”
Speculation that Dion would sing at the Paris Games began swirling earlier this week, after she landed in Paris. The “Because You Loved Me” singer was spotted outside the Royal Monceau Hotel in Paris on Tuesday, signing autographs and waving to fans.