Celine Dion expressed her gratitude for being able to participate in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night, stating that she felt honored to be a part of the event. The singer made a remarkable comeback after battling Stiff Person Syndrome, delivering a stunning performance of Edith Piaf’s ‘L’Hymne A L’Amour’ from the Eiffel Tower to close the ceremony. This marked her first return to the stage since canceling her Las Vegas residency and Courage World Tour.
Dion took a step back from the public eye in 2021 due to health concerns, later revealing that she had been diagnosed with ‘stiff person syndrome’ (SPS). SPS is a rare neurological disorder that commonly affects women in their 40s and 50s, according to Mayo Clinic. Symptoms of SPS include muscle stiffness, spasms, and exaggerated startle responses that often lead to falls. In her new Amazon Prime documentary, I Am: Celine Dion, directed by Irene Taylor, Dion candidly shares her struggles with SPS. The film has received a rare 100 percent rating on the Rotten Tomatometer and provides an honest behind-the-scenes look at living with a life-altering illness for the ‘I’m Alive’ singer.
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