Celine Dion makes rare appearance at Coldplay concert, gets serenaded by Chris Martin
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Celine Dion greets fans in Paris ahead of rumored Olympic performance
Celine Dion greeted fans outside of a hotel in Paris amid rumors of an Olympic opening ceremony performance.
The crowd went wild for Celine Dion as the Grammy winner made a rare public appearance at a recent Coldplay concert.
The "My Heart Will Go On" singer, 57, attended Coldplay's show at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, June 7. According to a video shared on social media, Dion was shown on screen during the concert, and she looked emotional as she received loud cheers from the crowd.
As the audience continued cheering, Dion stood up, put her hand on her heart and waved to fans.
Coldplay singer Chris Martin then performed a personalized tune about Dion, singing, "Oh, Celine, my beautiful sister, you make our heart go on and on. Near, far, you're a total superstar. Let's hear it for the legendary Celine Dion!" The crowd again erupted for Dion as Martin finished.
In an Instagram post, Dion shared photos showing her backstage at the concert and wrote that her "heart is still singing" after the "unforgettable evening."
"A heartfelt thanks to the band and their amazing team for welcoming my family with warmth and kindness," she added. "It was all…fantastique❤️"
In December 2022, Dion announced that she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that she said made it difficult for her to walk or "sing the way I'm used to."
According to the Cleveland Clinic, symptoms of stiff-person syndrome include muscle stiffness or rigidity and painful muscle spasms.
Speaking to NBC News, Dion said that stiff-person syndrome feels "like somebody is strangling you." She also shared that her muscle spasms can cause serious injuries, noting, "I have broken ribs at one point because sometimes when it's very severe, it can break some ribs as well."
In 2024, Dion premiered the revealing documentary "I Am: Celine Dion," which chronicled her health struggles. One month after it debuted, she delivered a dazzling performance in the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Contributing: Taijuan Moorman
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