Celine Dion breaks down onstage during emotional return after 6-year hiatus

Celine Dion made her return to the stage for the first time in six years while continuing her battle with stiff-person syndrome, and the occasion proved every bit as emotional as anticipated.The 58-year-old singer — who launched her 26-show residency at the Plenitude Arena in Paris, France, on Sept.12 - opened the concert with her French-language song "On Ne Change Pas" before tearing up, according to multiple videos circulating online."These are, of course, tears of joy.

I’m so delighted to see you," Dion told the crowd, according to People.CELINE DION REVEALS INCURABLE NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER DIAGNOSIS IN EMOTIONAL VIDEOCeline Dion performs on the opening night of her residency at Paris La Defense Arena on Sept.12, 2026, in Nanterre, France.

(Samir Hussein/WireImage)Dion later addressed the significance of the performance and her long-awaited return."I made a promise to come back, to be back on stage," she said."So here I am, singing for you and singing for me, singing life!"BILLY RAY CYRUS CHEATED DEATH DURING SEPSIS, VOCAL PARALYSIS BATTLE BEFORE STAGING MUSIC COMEBACKThe singer also thanked fans for their support and patience during her years away from the stage, telling them, "I am everything I am because you loved me," before performing her hit "Because You Loved Me."Dion’s career was first interrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to postpone the "Courage World Tour." In January 2022, she canceled the North American leg of the tour, explaining that her recovery from severe muscle spasms was taking longer than expected.PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCOREDion became emotional just minutes into her set.

(Samir Hussein/WireImage)BARRY MANILOW, 82, GIVES UPDATE ON HIS CANCER BATTLE AS HE CANCELS MORE TOUR DATESAt the time, Dion said she was following the treatment regimen prescribed by her doctors and hoped to return to performing once she regained her health.Months later, Dion revealed the diagnosis behind he...