In December 2022, Celine Dion publicly announced that she suffered from stiff person syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease, which is characterized by involuntary muscle stiffness and painful spasms often triggered by emotional or sudden stimuli. A significant health problem, which did not prevent the Canadian star from singing theHymn to love by Edith Piaf, from the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer.
A notable moment, recall our colleagues from Paris Matchin their today's edition, this Thursday, December 26, 2024. The magazine looks back on this successful bet with exclusive images, and also explains that she was entitled to an early Christmas present, since before performing in front of a billion viewers, she was able to enjoy the Louvre, without anyone around her.
“Before the test, once installed in one of the presidential suites of the Royal Monceau, she heads to the Louvre. She was the one who asked if she could get some pure relaxation while visiting the museum. Closed on Tuesday, the establishment was quick to open its doors., we learn.It was very upsetting for her to find herself alone in front of the Mona Lisa, also told Paris Match Laura Gilli, the photographer who accompanied him that day. She was very moved and stayed for many minutes in front of the canvas, realizing how lucky she was to be there.“
Celine Dion returning to Paris in 2026?
The opening ceremony then took place. Céline Dion prepared extensively for the big day: she arrived very early, and rehearsed in real conditions on the night of July 25, between 2 and 3 a.m. After her show, she is “stayed for many minutes with the Eiffel Tower team, then took the time to greet again the fans who were still gathered in front of his hotel“, where she had already signed numerous autographs and taken selfies for her fans since her arrival in Paris. Since then, she made a notable appearance in Saudi Arabia in November: “She sang again – two titles this time – to celebrate her friend, the designer Elie Saab, designer of most of her stage outfits.”
Note that the one who is preparing two new albums should soon make her return to France. Indeed, “At the end of 2026, Paris La Défense Arena is ready to welcome him for a month and a series of ten concerts“Her love for the City of Lights is no secret, and returning to sing in Paris would therefore be for the singer.”the most beautiful victory, over life, over illness and over herself“.
