Céline Dion fulfilled 'dream' performing at opening ceremony

Celine Dion fulfilled a "dream" by performing at the Olympics opening ceremony. 

The 56-year-old singer made her long-awaited return to live performing in Paris on Friday (26.07.24), and Celine has taken to social media to express her sense of pride. 

Celine - who stopped performing live after she was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, a progressive neurological disorder that affects her muscles - wrote on X: "Wow, what a night. Thanks to everyone at @Paris2024 , @Olympics and @Dior who helped make this dream come true. And now, it’s already time to go!  I will miss you Paris! - Celine xx… (sic)" 

Celine closed the ceremony with a rendition of Edith Piaf's 'L’Hymne à l’amour'. 

The award-winning singer subsequently took to social media to express her joy and gratitude, admitting that she felt "honoured" to perform at the opening ceremony and hailing Paris as one of her "favourite cities". 

The 'My Heart Will Go On' hitmaker wrote on X: "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… (sic)" 

- Bang! Showbiz