Céline Dion to return to performing after lengthy hiatus due to illness
The Guardian • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Céline Dion has announced her return to live performances after a lengthy break due to stiff-person syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder affecting her muscles.
- The 58-year-old singer revealed on her birthday that her health has improved, and she will perform a series of shows in Paris starting September 12 at the La Défense Arena.
- Dion was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in December 2022, which led to the cancellation of her 2023 Courage world tour; while there is no cure, treatment helps manage symptoms.
- Despite her condition, Dion has remained determined to return to the stage, as highlighted in the 2024 documentary "I Am: Céline Dion," which became Amazon's most-watched documentary.
- Dion’s upcoming shows mark her first full series of live performances since early 2020, following a notable live performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
