Celine Dion thanks fans for the love and support as she throws up a heart sign with her hands in Paris after her emotional Olympic comeback performance amid battle with SPS
Celine Dion thanked fans for the love and support after her Olympic performance as she threw up a heart sign with her hands in the streets of Paris on Saturday.
The singer, 56, said she was ‘so full of joy’ following her surprise comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday night.
And stepping out to dozens of fans congratulating her, Celine couldn’t believe her eyes.
Celine Dion, 56, thanked fans for the love and support after her Olympic performance as she threw up a heart sign with her hands in the streets of Paris on Saturday
The singer said she was ‘so full of joy’ following her surprise comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday night
The Canadian star, who is battling the incurable stiff-person syndrome, closed the ceremony with a jaw-dropping performance on the Eiffel Tower
28 years after making her Olympic debut in 1996 at Atlanta’s stadium, Celine proved she’s still got it following her emotional act in the French city.
And after bringing fans to tears, Celine reflected on the iconic moment with a heartfelt message on X.
She wrote: ‘I’m honored to have performed tonight, for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, and so full of joy to be back in one of my very favorite cities!
‘Most of all, I’m so happy to be celebrating these amazing athletes, with all their stories of sacrifice and determination, pain and perseverance.
‘All of you have been so focused on your dream, and whether or not you take home a medal, I hope that being here means that it has come true for you!
‘You should all be so proud, we know how hard you have worked to be the best of the best. Stay focused, keep going, my heart is with you! – Celine xx…’
Celine looked incredible in a shimmering silver gown as she performed in front of the Eiffel Tower.
She gave a rendition of Hymne à L’amour, which was originally sung by French music icon Edith Piaf.
And stepping out to dozens of fans congratulating her, Celine couldn’t believe her eyes
Celine stood through the sunroof of the car as she filmed fans in the street
She looked French-chic in white denim jeans and a black tailored blazer
tCeline took time to step out in the rain and pose for pictures with fans
Celine looked happier than ever as she signed autographs
The singer was completely swarmed by fans on the street as she made a departure from her hotel
Celine looked visibly emotional as she exited her hotel and waved to fans
28 years after making her Olympic debut in 1996 at Atlanta’s stadium (pictured), Celine proved she’s still got it following her emotional act in the French city
The Canadian singer, who is battling the incurable stiff-person syndrome, closed the ceremony with a jaw-dropping performance on the Eiffel Tower
And after bringing fans to tears, Celine reflected on the iconic moment with a heartfelt message on X
The My Heart Will Go On songstress looked to be on the verge of tears as she finished the performance to cheers from the crowd, whilst viewers at home were also left emotional
The music legend performed an Edith Piaf classic from the country’s most famous landmark as the Olympics were launched for 2024
In 2022, Celine bravely opened up about her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder which causes muscles to stiffen and spasm
