Celine Dion performs during the opening of the Olympics in Paris

Despite the severe illness – sang the classic song

Updated 01.34 | Published 2024-07-26 23.34

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After all the speculation, she finally showed up!

Céline Dion joined and closed the Olympic opening in Paris on Friday evening and sang the classic “Hymne à L’amour” – in the Eiffel Tower.

This was the star’s first performance in years after she was struck down by a serious illness.

It was a taken Celine Dion56, who made his first appearance in years at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris late Friday night.

The world star performed Edith Piafs classic song “Hymne à l’amour” in the Eiffel Tower to end the several-hour ceremony.

The star left the limelight after she was diagnosed with the rare nerve disorder stiff person syndrome, which affects the central nervous system, including the vocal cords. The artist has had massive problems with her voice since she was affected by the disease.

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fullscreenCeline Dion. Photo: Screenshot

There was long speculation about whether Dion would perform during the inauguration. There have also been reports that she would sing along with Lady Gagawho instead performed during the start of the ceremony. Officially, they did not want to confirm the information about Céline Dion’s comeback in advance.

However, it has been known that the star was in Paris during the last few days – and in the end she showed up and had to finish the entire inauguration.

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helskärm Céline Dion. Photo: Antti Aimo-Koivisto / Lehtikuva

The promise of the star

In the documentary “I am: Céline Dion”, the megastar shows her new everyday life and fight against the severe disease.

– I will be on stage again. I don’t know exactly when, but believe me: I will shout it out, said Dion in an interview with the BBC before the premiere of the documentary.

On social media, lyrical and moved fans express joy at the world star’s stage comeback.