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Paris 2024 Olympics: Celine Dion makes comeback with stunning performance

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Celine Dion performs at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. [IOC]

The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony saved the best for last as iconic Canadian superstar Celine Dion marked her return to the stage, over two years after she was diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome.

Despite the gloomy weather, Dion brought much-needed energy to a ceremony which, unlike previous ones held in stadiums, took place at River Seine.

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