Céline Dion fans gather in Paris as singer prepares for sold-out comeback shows
Céline Dion is preparing for sold-out comeback shows in Paris, four years after revealing her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome. Thousands of fans are gathering, with many attending giant karaoke events across France to celebrate her return to health and performing.
Why it matters
This marks a significant return for a global music icon after a serious health battle, highlighting her enduring popularity and the unifying power of music, especially in France.
The singer has told fans outside her hotel that she is being careful to protect her health./Getty Images The singer has told fans outside her hotel that she is being careful to protect her health./Getty Images Céline Dion Céline Dion fans gather in Paris as singer prepares for sold-out comeback shows More than 30,000 due to attend Canadian artist’s opener at Plenitude arena, as thousands without tickets plan Friday night karaoke
Prefer the Guardian on Google More than 30,000 Céline Dion fans have gathered in Paris for the Canadian singer’s long-awaited return to performing on Saturday night – four years after she revealed her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition.
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