More than a year after sharing the news that she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease, Celine Dion made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
The singer took the stage to accept the night's final award, Album of the Year, and received a standing ovation. Before presenting the Grammys (which went to Taylor Swift for "Midnight "), Dion reflected on receiving the same honor in 1997 for "Falling On You."
"When I say I'm happy to be here, I really mean it from the bottom of my heart," she said in her speech. "Those who are lucky enough to attend the Grammy Awards must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people around the world."
Viewers on X (formerly Twitter) said Dion's appearance brought them to tears, while one user wrote: "I'm so happy to see Celine Dion again."
Dionne's "Road to Recovery"
In December 2022, the music icon announced that she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome. The disease causes muscle stiffness and muscle spasms, according to the National Institutes of Health. As Dion explains in a video about her diagnosis, it affects "every aspect of her daily life" and affects her ability to walk and use her vocal cords.
At the time, Dionne quit touring to focus on her "road to recovery."
"I miss you all so much and I can't wait to get on stage and talk to you face to face," she said.
Looking to the future
While Dion has not toured since her diagnosis, she has kept in touch with fans, writing last May that she "won't give up" and was looking forward to performing again. Last month, she announced that she would be releasing a documentary called I Am: Celine Dion . Via Prime Video. According to Variety , the film will tell the story of Dionne's experience with stiff man syndrome.
"As I continue to resume my acting career, I realize how much I miss being able to see my fans," Dion wrote in a statement. "During this time, I decided to document this part of my life. , trying to raise awareness of this little-known disease and help others with the same diagnosis."
