Originally appeared in E! online
Celine Dion I’m focusing on hope.
The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer surprised guests. city of hopeAt the ‘Spirit of Life Gala’ held in Los Angeles on October 22, she introduced the Chairman and CEO of AEG Presents. The Jay Marciano Spirit of Life Award is an honor given by the Cancer Center to an industry leader who has made significant contributions to the community.
“I am so honored to be here tonight and to be a part of this wonderful and important evening,” Dion told the crowd. He then joked, “This is my first time standing on stage since I climbed that tower.” Her performance at the Eiffel Tower during 2024 Paris Olympics Opening ceremony.
Céline Dion speaks on stage during the MFEI Spirit Of Life Honoring Jay Marciano at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on October 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Lester Cohen/Getty Images, City of Hope via Getty Images)
Dion — People struggling with stiff-neck syndrome Over the course of two years, she took the time to share how grateful she was to the charity that gave hope to patients. She called hope “the most precious ingredient.”
And the Grammy winner did mention her husband, although she didn’t mention him by name. Rene Angelil“I know that even in a wonderful life full of family, joy and love, you can still face incredible challenges,” he added after suffering from throat cancer in 2016.
“Through great tests of faith and strength,” she continued, “many of us will experience these at some point.”
“I’m so happy that everyone in this room tonight is coming together to do our best to help spread this great gift of hope,” Dion said.
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony became even more special with a surprise performance by Celine Dion!
56 years old — who shares a son Rene Charles23 year old, 14 year old twins Nelson and swirl With her late husband — also writing about the City of Hope event on her Instagram on Oct. 23: “Being part of such an inspiring night touched my heart deeply. Thank you so much for inviting me. “Together we can make a difference.”
Dion also got candid about his health journey. Especially since then. Sharing her diagnosis in 2022 — and how she stayed positive despite the challenges.
“You don’t choose what you have.” She told E! tidings At the June premiere of her documentary “I Am: Céline Dion.” “We’re dealing with what’s happening right now.”
“I’m working toward this awareness,” Dion added. “They are suffering for those who may feel they are alone.”
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“I hope this gives them wings and the power to reach out to people and tell them it’s worth talking about,” she said. “We all deserve it and I’m just grateful.”
