Posted on: November 1, 2023, 12:10h.
Last updated on: November 1, 2023, 01:04h.
Celine Dion’s unexpected public appearance has sparked hope among her fans for a return to the concert stage. The Las Vegas icon, known for her lucrative Caesars Palace residencies, visited the locker room of the Montreal Canadiens this week, following the team’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
A video posted to Instagram by the Canadiens shows Dion and her three sons, René-Charles and twins Nelson and Eddy, greeting Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis, though every team member reportedly received a personal hello as well.
Dion, a lifelong Canadiens fan from Quebec, seemed to move without pain or difficulty during the visit, despite her battle with Stiff Person’s Syndrome, a rare and progressive neurological disorder.
In a tearful video in December 2022, Dion announced her diagnosis of Stiff Person’s Syndrome, which affects her ability to sing and walk. Despite the challenges, Dion remains hopeful and continues to work towards building her strength.
Seeing Dion looking healthy and happy gave her fans hope for her return to the concert stage. Comments on Instagram expressed excitement for her comeback.
Their Hope Will Go On
Despite the absence of a cure for Stiff Person’s Syndrome, Dion’s determination to regain her strength gives hope to her fans. Her visit to the Canadiens’ locker room suggests that she may soon make a comeback to the stage.
“C’est Celiiineeeeeee !!! The Queen is backkkk” posted Instgram user @Jojoc680 beneath the Canadiens’ video.
“She’s looking good,” added @marie_guy10. “As someone with stiff person condition, I am so happy to see her doing well ❤️ wishing you the best Celine!”
Multiple Dion Myths Busted
Dion’s recent appearance disproves several rumors surrounding the singer:
1. That she’s dying of her disease.
This rumor has been debunked by Snopes.com.
2. That she no longer lives in Las Vegas.
Although Dion sold a Vegas property in May 2023, it is likely that she still resides in her long-time home in Lake Las Vegas.
3. That Dion and her son, René-Charles, are no longer on speaking terms.
4. That Dion is a Vegas Golden Knights fan.
This rumor originated from a doctored photo displayed by the Golden Knights, and has been proven false by Snopes.com.
In June 2023, Casino.org debunked the myth that Dion would helicopter to and from her Caesars Palace residencies.