Celine Dion fans left IN TEARS as star closes Olympics Opening Ceremony in front of Eiffel Tower with her ‘timeless’ voice after tragic battle with Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion fans were left in tears as they watched her close the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris on Friday evening.  The Canadian singer, 56, who is battling the incurable stiff-person syndrome, looked incredible in a shimmering silver gown as she performed in front of the Eiffel Tower.

the world watching celine dion with her voice back pic.twitter.com/xlCgzfrAIt

— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) July 26, 2024

She gave a rendition of La Vie En Rose, which was originally sung by French music icon Edith Piaf.  The opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics delivered in many ways.

And one of those was Celine Dion.  Making her highly anticipated appearance at the Summer Olympics in Paris, Dion provided the cherry on top to what is being considered one of the best opening ceremonies in recent Olympic history — while officially kicking off the Paris Games.

Friday’s performance by Dion inside the Eiffel Tower — her first public appearance since announcing she is dealing with stiff-person syndrome — resulted in high emotions by viewers. Among them: Kelly Clarkson, on NBC’s opening ceremony broadcast. The country music star was notably emotional on the broadcast, calling Dion “a vocal athlete.”

It is the second time that Dion has performed during the opening ceremony at the Olympics, as she sung at the opening ceremony in Atlanta in 1996.  Considering Dion has not performed in public in quite some time, on top of how beloved she is among her fans, her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony received quite a positive reaction on social media.

Social media reacts to Celine Dion’s performance at the Olympics Opening Ceremony

Here’s a snippet of the reactions on social media after Dion’s performance in Paris on Friday:

🤩 @celinedion is spectacular and Paris sparkles with the Olympic spirit! ✨

Paris 2024 is here!!! 🎉#Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/es3KmnGD2k

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

After everything she’s experienced, this is such a wonderful, beautiful thing to see.

Celine Dion. An inspiration. pic.twitter.com/eCxDFL3ku4

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) July 26, 2024

Atlanta 1996 Paris 2024
🤝
Céline Dionpic.twitter.com/PHnt4JOUUd

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

And so the Olympic torch floats away as Celine Dion sings on the Eiffel Tower — one of the most purely beautiful moments imaginable? pic.twitter.com/fU8vEBKlMh

— Vulture (@vulture) July 26, 2024

CÉLINE DION

BRAVE IS UNBEATABLE

THE RALLYING CRY FOR TEAM CANADA

AND SHE’S LIVING IT pic.twitter.com/zSzww3xyft

— Devin Heroux (@Devin_Heroux) July 26, 2024

CELIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE!!! 😭❤️‍🔥🚀🫶🏼 #Olympic2024 @celinedion

— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) July 26, 2024

For years she thought she might never perform again. For years she watched her body fail and fight against itself, stealing her voice and the control of her muscles. For years she’s been waiting for this moment.

Welcome home Céline 😭 #Olympics    #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/rpmKO9VRjl

— SHANE REACTION (@imshanereaction) July 26, 2024

What an image. Céline Dion, who didn’t know if she’d ever sing again, looking out over Paris (from inside the actual Eiffel Tower!) after proving she absolutely still has it. GOOSEBUMPS. #Olympics #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/6E4KTTJshz

— SHANE REACTION (@imshanereaction) July 26, 2024