25 November 2024,   17:44
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Celine Dion’s surprise Grammys appearance gets standing ovation amid health battle

Celine Dion surprised Grammy attendees and viewers at Sunday’s ceremony with a unannounced appearance, writes usatoday.com.

Dion, who is battling stiff person syndrome, presented the award for album of the year, which went to Taylor Swift. The “My Heart Will Go On” singer has five Grammys of her own. Dion, 55, walked out to “The Power of Love”, which Swift sang along to in the crowd. The audience rose to their feet to greet Dion, including two of the evening"s winners, Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish.

“Thank you all. I love you right back. When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart. Those who have been blessed enough to be here, the Grammy Awards, must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music bring to our lives and to people all around the world. And now it gives me great joy to present a Grammy Award that two legends - Diana Ross and Sting - presented to me 27 years ago”, - Dion said.

Dion and Swift were photographed embracing after the awards show concluded.

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