Celine Dion is set to make a triumphant return to the stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics, commanding a staggering $2 million for a single performance during the opening ceremony on July 26. This will be her first public performance since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, a rare and debilitating neurological disorder, in 2022. According to TMZ, the Grammy-winning singer’s brief yet highly anticipated appearance is already generating significant buzz.
Dion, who has been largely out of the public eye due to her health issues, was seen arriving at the Royal Monceau Hotel in Paris on Monday. Her presence in the city has been confirmed by various sources, including Page Six, which reported that she is indeed expected to perform during the opening ceremony. The singer's appearance marks a significant milestone in her career, as it represents her return to performing after years of battling her illness.
The 56-year-old singer had to put her illustrious career on hold in 2021 when she halted her Las Vegas residency due to severe muscle spasms. The following year, in December 2022, she disclosed her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, a condition that causes progressive muscle rigidity and spasms, profoundly impacting her ability to perform.
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