Celine Dion belted out a tune or two during her first public appearance in nearly three and a half years.
Dion, 55, announced in December 2022 that she was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disease that was causing severe spasms.
The singer – who was born near Montreal and lives in Las Vegas – attended an NHL hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadians.
Montreal Canadiens VP of hockey communications Chantal Machabée revealed to People that Dion, ‘sang a few notes’ and that it was ‘an incredible moment.’
Dion, 55, announced in December 2022 that she was diagnosed wih stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disease that was causing severe spasms.
Celine sings: Celine Dion (seen in 2018) belted out a tune or two during her first public appearance in nearly three and a half years
Chantal and Celine: Montreal Canadiens VP of hockey communications Chantal Machabée revealed to People that Dion, ‘sang a few notes’ and that it was ‘an incredible moment’
Machabee added that Dion looked, ‘so happy’ for the outing, the first time she had been out in public since 2020.
‘She’s been through a lot, and to see her like this and smiling and being so happy…it’s amazing,’ Machabée says of Dion.
‘I know she has good days and not so good days, but this was a very good day, and it was reassuring,’ Machabée added.
Machabée also revealed that Dion even sang, ‘a few notes,’ though she didn’t provide any other specifics.
‘It was an incredible moment. She’s an amazing woman,’ Machabée continued.
She also added snaps with her and Dion after the game in the Canadiens locker room, meeting with the team.
‘Nice visit at our game in Vegas yesterday. Thank you @celinedion for your great generosity. The whole team was very happy to meet you and your family,’ Machabée captioned the post.
The My Heart Will Go On singer was all smiles in a fashionable tan sweater and sweats with a white putffer vest and white sneakers.
So happy: Machabee added that Dion looked, ‘so happy’ for the outing, the first time she had been out in public since 2020
Fun time: ‘My boys and I had such a fun time visiting with the Montreal Canadiens after their hockey game with Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas Monday night,’ she said of the October 30 game
Players: Dion also shared a number of snaps from the locker room, where she posed with her sons, René-Charles, 22, and twins, Eddy and Nelson, 13 and Canadiens players Arber Xhekaj, Cole Caufield, Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki
Acting: Dion is coming off making her acting debut in the new film Love Again, which she also recorded five new songs for that film’s soundtrack
Dion also shared a number of snaps from the locker room, where she posed with her sons, René-Charles, 22, and twins, Eddy and Nelson, 13 and Canadiens players Arber Xhekaj, Cole Caufield, Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki.
‘My boys and I had such a fun time visiting with the Montreal Canadiens after their hockey game with Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas Monday night,’ she said of the October 30 game.
‘They played so well, what a game!! Thank you for meeting us after the game, guys! That was memorable for all of us. Have a great season! – Celine xx…’ she concluded.
Dion is coming off making her acting debut in the new film Love Again, which she also recorded five new songs for that film’s soundtrack.
