'I'm so ready' - Singer Céline Dion announces return to stage after health battle
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Canadian singer Céline Dion has announced her return to the stage, four years after being diagnosed with a rare neurological condition that affected her voice and mobility, the BBC reported on Monday.
The Grammy-winning artiste revealed she will headline a 10-night residency at the Paris La Défense Arena in France in September and October.
The announcement coincided with her 58th birthday, which she described as “the best gift of my life” in a message to fans.
"I'm so ready to do this," she told fans. "I'm feeling good, I'm strong, I'm feeling excited, obviously, [and] of course, a little nervous," said the message on Dion's Instagram account.
Addressing her health, Dion said: "I'm doing great, managing my health, feeling good. I'm singing again, even doing a little bit of dancing.
She also thanked supporters for their prayers and encouragement over the past few years, saying she is eager to return to performing.
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, the BBC reported.
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