Celine Dion completes her first full concert in 6 years after overcoming rare illness
Celine Dion completed her first full concert in six years on Saturday night at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris. The 58-year-old, who has been battling stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disease that affects the throat, performed 25 songs in just over two hours. The sold-out show was the first of 26 nights set to take place before the end of May 2027.
Dion, who canceled a world tour in 2020 due to her illness, was praised by fans and even watched by Michelle Obama. Despite the physical challenges posed by the disease, Dion delivered a powerful performance, with many fans reporting emotional tears. The singer expressed her gratitude to her fans and promised to continue her journey, despite the fragility of her voice.
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