Céline Dion 's heart is ready to go on stage. The "Because You Loved Me" singer will perform during the Opening Ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics , marking her first live show since sharing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in 2022 , according to multiple outlets . And Celine has already touched down in Europe ahead of the start of the summer games July 26.
In fact, she was seen outside the Royal Monceau Hotel in Paris July 23, signing autographs and waving to fans. And while the specifics about her performance are being kept under wraps, it should be a night to remember for the 56-year-old, especially as she's talked about how much the encouragement from her fans has meant to her over the past few years. "For a long time—for so many years—I have felt the love and the support of my fans around the world," Céline told E! News in June .
"They helped me to get where I am today." And despite the difficult health journey she's faced with her diagnosis, the "My Heart Will Go On" singer is maintaining her positive attitude. "It's not about choosing what you have," she said.
"It's dealing with what's happening." In fact, Céline—who shares sons René-Charles , 23, and twins Nelson and Eddy , 13, with her late husband René Angélil —has been preparing for her a comeback performance all throughout her illness. "The way I see it, I have two choices," she told Vogue France in April .
"Either I train like an athlete and work super hard, or I switch off and it's over, .