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Twenty-seven years ago, Celine Dion was awarded Album of the Year for Falling Into You by Diana Ross and Sting. The Canadian musician reflected on that career highlight during a rare surprise appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards, presenting the same award to Taylor Swift. midnights.
„When I say I'm happy to be here, I mean it from my heart,” Dion told the audience. She is rarely seen because of her ongoing battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome, an autoimmune neurological disease that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms. „Those of us blessed enough to attend the Grammy Awards should never take for granted the immense love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people around the world.”
Dion recently appeared during a hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens in November. It is still a rare event that the singer was able to give a performance to the audience.
Most of Dion's recently scheduled live shows have been canceled in light of the rare disorder. Last year, he took part in several shows in Europe and explained: “I'm working really hard to get my strength back, but even when you're 100%, touring can be very difficult. It's not fair for you to postpone the shows, even though it breaks my heart, it's better to cancel everything until I'm ready to get back on stage.
In September, Diane's sister Claudette shared a brief update on her health journey. „There are seizures — they're impossible to control,” Claudette said hello! In an interview. „You know those people who often jump up at night because of leg or calf cramps? It's a little bit like that, but with all the muscles. There's very little we can do to support her and ease her pain… She's doing everything she can to get well. She's a strong woman.”
„Totalny pionier w sieci. Specjalista od piwa niezależny. Ewangelista popkultury. Miłośnik muzyki. Nieprzepraszający przedsiębiorca”.