Celine Dion made a spectacular comeback at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, performing in a grand finale that followed the lighting of the Olympic cauldron. The iconic singer graced the stage from the first level of the Eiffel Tower, delivering a breathtaking rendition of Edith Piaf’s "L’Hymne à l’amour."Dion captivated the audience with her powerful and pristine voice, dressed in a dazzling white gown adorned with beads and tassels.

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Kelly Clarkson, who was providing commentary for NBC, was initially left speechless by Dion’s performance and eventually praised her as a "vocal athlete."This live appearance marked Dion's return to the stage after a hiatus due to her battle with stiff person syndrome, a rare and progressive disorder impacting the nervous system.

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She had previously announced in December 2022 that she needed to take a break from her professional life to focus on her health, citing difficulties in singing as a result of the condition.The last time Dion performed live was in March 2020 in New Jersey. Her performance at the Olympic Games is her first since revealing her diagnosis.

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Lady Gaga had earlier opened the Olympics with a performance of "Mon truc en plume," paying tribute to Zizi Jeanmaire, a renowned French Music Hall performer from the 1950s.In a recent interview promoting her documentary “I Am: Celine Dion,” which was released on Amazon, Dion described the challenges she faces with her condition, including involuntary muscle spasms and rigidity.

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She disclosed that the spasms can be so severe that they have caused broken ribs.Despite these hurdles, Dion has remained resilient. She made a notable appearance at the Grammy Awards earlier this year, presenting the final trophy. In her documentary, she expressed her unwavering determination to continue performing, stating, “If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. And I won’t stop. I won’t stop.”

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