Rare Disease-Stricken 'Celine Dion' Found and Approached
"Meeting of Two Legends"... Fans Also Moved
The image of pop star Adele leaving the stage while holding a microphone during a performance has become a hot topic online. In the audience where Adele approached with tears in her eyes was 'the diva of pop' Celine Dion, who had stopped performing due to a rare incurable disease. The two embraced each other for a while, shedding tears, and cheers and support poured out from the audience.
On the 27th (local time), British BBC, American CNN, and others reported that Adele hugged Celine Dion and cried during a concert held the previous day in Las Vegas, USA. That day, while singing ‘Easy On Me,’ Adele noticed Celine Dion sitting in the audience and stopped singing.
Stretching out both arms toward the audience, Adele hugged Celine Dion and burst into tears, and Celine Dion also stood up and responded with a hug. Adele asked the audience, "Please sing instead of me," and cheers erupted from the crowd.
The video capturing the hug between the two was quickly spread on social media platforms such as TikTok. The video recorded nearly 3 million views in less than a day after being posted on social media, becoming a huge sensation.
Netizens reacted with comments such as "Two legends have met," "Such a touching video," "I cried after seeing this," and "I want to hear Celine Dion's voice for a long time."
In December 2022, Celine Dion revealed that she was suffering from a rare neurological disease called Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS). This disease is a rare condition affecting only about 8,000 patients worldwide, known to cause muscle stiffness that makes the body rigid and triggers convulsions in response to sound, touch, or emotional stimuli. At that time, Dion explained, "Unfortunately, these spasms do not allow me to use my vocal cords to sing," leading her to suspend scheduled performances and activities, much to the disappointment of her fans.
Then, in August, Dion took the stage for the first time since her illness at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, showing her determination to overcome the disease and inspiring the world. She made headlines by performing ?dith Piaf’s ‘Hymne ? l'amour’ atop the Eiffel Tower, decorating the finale of the opening ceremony.
Adele had previously expressed her admiration for Celine Dion in various media interviews, revealing that she is a passionate fan of hers. CNN reported that the venue where Adele’s concert was held was originally built for the 'Celine Dion Show,' which began in 2003.
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