Is Celine Dion set for an astonishing return to sing at the Olympics after fears she would never perform again? By Andy Jehring Published: 17:29 EDT, 8 June 2024 | Updated: 17:39 EDT, 8 June 2024 e-mail View comments Stricken Celine Dion, the Queen of Power Ballads, could be set to make a sensational comeback and open the Olympic Games next month. It was feared the Canadian star, 56, would never perform again after she cancelled a world tour because of a rare neurological illness last year. But now reports across the Channel say the My Heart Will Go On singer will be one of two acts to open Paris 2024.
There are even claims –strongly denied by the Elysee Palace – that President Emmanuel Macron has chosen the stars to perform on the day and offered them £2.3 million out of state coffers. It would be a remarkable comeback for Ms Dion, who revealed last year that she is suffering from the agonising stiff person syndrome.
Stricken Celine Dion, the Queen of Power Ballads, could be set to make a sensational comeback and open the Olympic Games next month Ms Dion made a surprise appearance at the Grammy award last February when she handed Taylor Swift the Album of the Year gong About one in a million people are struck down by the disorder, enduring rigidity in their torso and limbs that can make them fall. The spasms can occur at random or be triggered by stimuli, including loud noises, touch and emotional distress. After cancelling dozens of gigs around the world, Ms Dion revea.
