Global artist, Celine Dion is contemplating a return to stage despite battling stiff-person syndrome.
According to Metro UK reports, the iconic 56-year-old artist has reportedly been offered a prestigious opportunity to perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Recall that Celine Dion had revealed that she was diagnosed with the progressive neurological condition – that affects the muscles, causing stiffness and spasms – in 2022.
Despite this, Celine expressed her eagerness to return to live performances, which have been a cornerstone of her career.
A source close to the singer, revealed that Paris Olympics is a chance to make a comeback to the stage.
In an interview with The Sun’s Bizarre column, a source revealed, “Celine has made no secret of her desire to make it back to the stage, and Paris would be the perfect opportunity for her to do that.”
Unlike her usual full-length concert engagements, this performance would involve singing just one song during the grand opening ceremony, making it a much more doable return for the artist.
Although Celine Dion is excited about the possibility of performing at such a globally renowned event, the decision is not yet final.
The insider elaborated, “The formal offer to perform was made earlier this year, and Celine is working around the clock to make it happen. She’s made huge leaps and is getting stronger every day, but she’s not out of the woods yet. Everyone has their fingers crossed it is able to happen. It will be quite the moment.”
Throughout her journey with stiff-person syndrome, Celine Dion has remained resilient and has not allowed her diagnosis to define her.
In her recent documentary I Am: Celine Dion, she candidly shares her experiences and hopes to raise awareness about the lesser-known condition with which she’s afflicted.
“This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me,” she reflected in the doc.
“As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans.”
