Céline Dion has announced her return to the stage, four years after she was diagnosed with an incurable condition that affected her singing voice and her ability to walk.
The star, known for power ballads like My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me, will play a 10-night residency at the 40,000-capacity Paris La Défense Arena in September and October.
The announcement came on the day of her 58th birthday.
In a message on her Instagram page, Dion called her comeback the best gift of her life.
She told fans that she is so ready to do this, as she is feeling good, strong, excited, and obviously, of course, a little nervous.
Addressing her medical condition, Dion says she is doing great, managing her health, feeling good, singing again, and even doing a little bit of dancing.
She addressed fans, saying over these last few years, every day that's gone by, she has felt their prayers and support, kindness and love.
Dion, who is one of the best-selling artists of all time, has not performed live since a show in Newark, New Jersey, on 8 March, 2020.
Her Courage tour was subsequently cut short by the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, before she was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome and forced to cancel all future shows.
For her live return, all the concert dates are separated by several days, presumably to avoid undue strain on her physical health.
Tickets will go on sale from 7 April.
