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Celine Dion stunned her loved ones when she sang during her first public appearance since her Stiff-Person Syndrome diagnosis.
Last week, the star went to a hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. Although her team lost, Celine reportedly still had a wonderful night, even stopping by the locker room to meet the players. Chantal Machabée, vice president of hockey communications for the Canadians, also revealed a sign that Celine was doing alright. Apparently, the music legend sang "a few notes".
Fans are still waiting to see if Celine will be performing and singing to them any time soon. She cancelled her North American tour earlier this year due to struggles with the syndrome.
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Celine hadn't performed in public for a number of years (AFP/Getty Images)Chantal told PEOPLE: "She's been through a lot, and to see her like this and smiling and being so happy... it's amazing. I know she has good days and not so good days, but this was a very good day, and it was reassuring."
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She added: "It was an incredible moment. She's an amazing woman."
As well as her surprise performance, Celine stopped and posed for pictures alongside her sons, René-Charles, 22, and twins, Eddy and Nelson, 13. The images were later shared on Instagram by Chantal, who captioned the upload: "We had a beautiful visit at the game in Vegas yesterday. Thanks @celinedion for your generosity. The whole team is so happy to have met you and your family," she wrote in French alongside the images."
The performance is said to have come just days before the singer was spotted at a Katy Perry gig. The 55-year-old was seen sitting in the VIP section of the Resorts World Theatre, along with a host of other celebrities such as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The concert was one of her first public appearances in three years.
Celine Dion in 2019 performing (AFP via Getty Images)Celine announced she had been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome last yea. The rare neurological condition gives people painful muscle spasms.
In August, Celine's sister Claudette discussed the I'm Alive singer's progress since her diagnosis. Speaking to Le Journal de Montreal, she said: "When I call her and she's busy, I speak to my sister Linda who lives with her and tells me that she's working hard. She's listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible.
"I honestly think that she mostly needs to rest. She always goes above and beyond, she always tries to be the best and top of her game. At one point, your heart and your body are trying to tell you something. It's important to listen to it."