It was the moment that some fans feared they'd never see again, but, on Friday night Celine Dion looks set to step back onto the stage to perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
It's been two years since global music icon Celine revealed to the world that was battling rare neurological disorder Stiff Person Syndrome, following the postponed of tour dates in various different countries. In a heart-breaking statement to her legions of fans, the Think Twice singer wrote: "I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again. I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%,
“It’s not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it’s best that we cancel everything now until I’m really ready to be back on stage again. I want you all to know, I’m not giving up … and I can’t wait to see you again!"
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Celine returned to the spotlight earlier this year with the release of her moving Amazon Prime documentary I Am Celine and now, after a lot of speculation that she might make an appearance, looks set to appear at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris on Friday evening, with the 55-year-old confirming on Instagram that she'd arrived in the French capital.
What is Stiff Person Syndrome?
A rare neurological disorder, with sadly no cure, Stiff Person Syndrome can leave its sufferers with chronic pain and unable to walk or move, as well as making them more prone to falls and painful spasms, with Celine suffering one on camera in one of the most upsetting scenes from her documentary.
Stiff Person Syndrome, which affects more females than males, can massively impact a person's ability to carry out daily tasks they'd previously taken for granted, as well as leading to slurred speech, double vision and severe unsteadiness when trying to walk.
For some people, the condition starts with cramps or stiffness in the legs that become gradually worse over weeks, months and years. Others may experience different symptoms before muscle spasms.
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