Céline Dion made the comeback of all comebacks when she closed the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris on Friday, July 26th with a spectacular performance that will no doubt go down in history.
The 56-year-old Grammy-winner returned to the stage for the first time in four years – and the first time since revealing the heartbreaking news that she had been diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder Stiff Person Syndrome. And although both she and older sister Claudette Dion had previously told fans that her voice had changed as a result of battling Stiff Person Syndrome, she still delivered the most incredible performance that rendered fans completely speechless!
Céline Dion Performs From The Eiffel Tower For Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Wearing a show-stopping sparkly white long-sleeved gown, the Canadian superstar delivered a powerful and emotional rendition of Edith Piaf’s “Hymne de l’Amour (Hymn To Love)” from the Eiffel Tower after the lighting of the torch.
Most of the “My Heart Will Go On” singer’s fans feared they would never see her deliver such a performance since she revealed her diagnosis – especially after it was revealed that her voice was changing. However, Dion always stated that she was determined to fight the condition, and she opened up about the treatment she was getting for her voice last month.
The "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" singer detailed some of the therapy she was undergoing for Stiff Person Syndrome in her I Am: Céline Dion Amazon Prime documentary. She also told the BBC last month that she was seeking therapy to help rebuild her legendary voice, while also revealing how hard she and her team were working on her Opening Ceremony performance.
"My voice will be rebuilt," Dion shared. "I mean, it started a while ago already. My voice is being rebuilt as we speak, right now," she continued, adding: "We have been working so hard to put this show together – because I'm back."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Dion after her performance, calling her "a Canadian icon, an incredible talent" who "overcame a lot to be there tonight." He added: "Céline, it's great to see you singing again."
Céline Dion's Fans Praise Her Incredible Performance
Justin Trudeau wasn't the only one who complimented the "Power of Love" hitmaker, as her fans flocked to social media to commend her outstanding performance. "This Céline Dion performance, wtf god mode, unbelievable," praised one fan, as another exclaimed: "Céline. Still got it!"
"Céline Dion, wow. That was beautiful," wrote a third fan, as a fourth chimed in: "Just wanna say that I'm not the biggest listener of Céline Dion's music but her voice is a gift from heaven and I was so happy to watch her last night." "Céline Dion's performance at the Olympics... absolutely beautiful. Her talent, her beauty, her voice are all unmatched. It was actually breathtaking to watch such a legend sweep everyone away," another fan gushed, followed by the black heart emoji. "She'll always have my whole heart," they added.
"Céline Dion's performance was incredible!" raved another fan, adding: "So lovely to see her back on stage, with her voice sounding just as amazing as it always was. #CélineDion, you're an absolute legend!" Another emotional fan added: "Shedding my tears after hearing Céline Dion's voice again, same pitch, same note... it just... sounds magical."
"Céline Dion's voice remains amazing over time," complimented another fan on X. "I am inspired by Céline Dion's perseverance to overcome the challenges of her debilitating health to rise to sing again and appear in public to inspire all with her beautifully gifted voice," added another fan. "She and her voice were utterly breathtaking. Kudos Céline, just gorgeous," wrote another.
