Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's 'Hymne à l'amour' as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.
Celine Dion made a triumphant return Friday with a very public performance: closing out the Paris Olympics ' opening ceremony from the Eiffel Tower.Nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, Dion belted Edith Piaf's 'Hymne à l'amour' as the finale of the roughly four-hour spectacle. Her appearance had been teased for weeks, but organizers and Dion's representatives had refused to confirm whether she was performing.
Even before the documentary's release, Dion had taken steps toward a comeback. In February, she made another surprise appearance, at the Grammy Awards, where she presented the final award of the night to a standing ovation.For Friday's performance, Dion's pearl outfit was designed by Dior. Speaking on French television, the Paris organizing committee's director of design and costume for ceremonies, Daphné Bürki, recalled Dion's enthusiasm for the opportunity.
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