Celine Dion Performance Opens Paris Olympics 2024

Celine Dion's Spectacular Comeback: Majestic Eiffel Tower Performance Opens Paris Olympics 2024

This marked Dion's first public performance in nearly four years, following her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome (SPS).

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Paris Olympics' opening ceremony concluded with Celine Dion's powerful rendition of Édith Piaf’s classic "Hymn to Love"

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Dressed in a stunning pearl outfit designed by Dior, she sang from the first level of the Eiffel Tower, beneath the iconic illuminated Olympic rings.

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Celine Dion's performance at the Paris Olympics was more than just a musical highlight; it was a powerful statement of resilience and determination.

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