Celine Dion at the 2024 Olympics caused a strong sensation in giving up a million-dollar car for something beautiful

Returning after 4 years of stopping her career to treat illness, Celine Dion caused emotion when performing the song 'Hymne à L'amour' at the end of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, on the morning of July 27.

According to Variety, when the torch was lit in the large balloon and flew into the sky, Celine stepped onto the stage to perform in front of the Eiffel Tower. The 56-year-old star performed a powerful and emotional performance of the immortal song Hymne à L'amour (Hymn to Love) by French music icon Edith Piaf, closing the ceremony with an echo.

Celine Dion's performance moved singer Kelly Clarkson, one of the show's hosts, to tears. "I'm really speechless," Kelly Clarkson shared. "It's truly beautiful. There's no telling what she overcame to get to that moment. She's such a vocal athlete. It's amazing."

This is the first time Celine Dion has performed after years of battling stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes severe muscle spasms, affecting the vocal cords and ability to walk. In an interview with French Vogue magazine in April, the six-time Grammy Award-winning singer said she always wanted to sing again and perform in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Celine Dion's fans around the world also shed tears when watching her perform. On X (Twitter) and social networks, many viewers expressed their feelings about the Canadian star's performance. "Celine made us cry," one person wrote on for the ceremony", "The Queen is back", others shared.

Under Celine's performance video on YouTube, many fans commented praising the female singer's voice and strong return. One fan wrote: "Celine Dion, you deserve a medal, not in gold but in diamonds. Thank you for making us cry with emotion, and it's a pleasure to hear you sing again. Thank you." Congratulations for this memorable moment."

"Like everyone who watched the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, I was moved by Celine Dion's performance. It was both powerful and emotional, and represented a testament that strength is not just for to endure adversity, and to triumph. It's definitely a performance for all ages."

"Celine Dion is back! A true inspiration for everyone. She is one of the greatest voices of all time."

According to Page Six, Celine Dion did not receive compensation for performing at the Paris Olympics, contrary to information that she was paid two million dollars. An Olympics representative said: "Contrary to some media reports, performers at the Paris 2024 Olympics ceremonies will receive no fees for their performances. Decision This decision of the artists is based on the desire to become part of a historic event for France and world sports."

Celine Dion previously performed at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, USA. At that time, she performed the song The Power of the Dream.

Canadian diva Celine Dion said she has suffered from "stiff body" disease for 17 years, spent time focusing on treatment and hopes to return to the stage soon.

In an interview with Vogue on May 23, Celine, 56 years old, said the symptoms of "stiff body" disease appeared since 2008, causing her to suffer for a long time. The singer advises fans not to be subjective when there are signs of instability. He hopes that everyone will not be afraid of the diagnosis and see it as a warning to focus more on their health.

"It sounds strange, but now I'm happy because I know what my problem is. I can finally live with my illness, no longer suffering many difficulties. It took me 17 years to understand my condition. Please Don't let your body wait that long," the singer added.

In 2008, Dion felt ill health while on the international tour Taking Chances. The singer said that every time he hits a high note, his voice often trembles and breaks, not as stable as before. This made her decide to see a doctor.

After receiving the diagnosis that her larynx was still normal, Celine Dion returned to Las Vegas to hold the next five shows. She began to feel some muscle groups gradually become numb. "At that time, I had difficulty moving and had to rely on something to walk," the singer said.

However, the singer did not receive treatment immediately after that. Only when Covid-19 broke out did she put her health first, prioritizing the root cause of strange symptoms. "I felt like the universe had a message at that time: I needed to take advantage of this time to rest and figure out what was happening to me," the singer told Vogue.

Celine Dion recuperates at her home in Las Vegas with the help of her three sons, René-Charles, 24, and twins Eddy - Nelson, 13. Before that, the My Heart Will Go On singer hid her illness from her children, relatives and friends for many years. "I tried to hold on as long as possible. Now, I need to stop pretending to be strong and take care of myself," the singer confided.

The diva will recount the details of her battle with the disease in the documentary I am: Celine Dion, released on June 25. The project follows the singer when she decided to cancel the North American leg of her Courage international tour in January 2022, postponing music nights in Europe. At the end of December of the same year, Celine Dion posted a video announcing her health condition, deciding to stop her career and limit public appearances to focus on treatment.