Celine Dion is moving: she sings “Hymn to Love” at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games had a finale that will forever be remembered. Millions of viewers were able to witness the triumphant return of Celine Dion. Relive her cover of Edith Piaf's “Hymn to Love”, sung from the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.

Her voice is still as powerful as ever. Celine Dion chose the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to make her big comeback after four years of absence. And the singer couldn't make her comeback in just any place. She deserved the Iron Lady. The Canadian superstar surprised and especially moved the audience at the end of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony by appearing at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

After having to put her career on hold due to the neurological disease stiff-man syndrome, Celine Dion appeared more moved than ever as she sang Edith Piaf's “Hymn to Love.”

Dressed in a silver dress, the Quebec artist put all her soul into her interpretation of this classic French song. Enough to send shivers down the spines of the whole world.

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