Céline Dion Makes First Public Appearance In 3½ Years

Céline Dion has stepped out into the public for the first time in almost four years, to attend an NHL hockey game.

Last year she revealed she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.

After she enjoyed the game, she headed to the locker room to greet the team of her hometown, wearing a white, quilted vest over a tan sweater.

She was seen shaking hands with members of the team, and posing for pictures with her son René-Charles (22), and twins, Eddy and Nelson (13).

"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."

Her condition is a rare, incurable neurological disease that can cause debilitating muscle spasms, and affects the nervous system, in particular, the brain and spinal cord.

"Patients can be disabled, wheelchair-bound or bed-ridden, unable to work and care for themselves." It was revealed symptoms could include "hyper-rigidity, debilitating pain, chronic anxiety," as well as muscle spasms "so violent they can dislocate joints and even break bones."

In May, it was revealed the star was "doing everything she can" to be healthy enough to return to the stage after canceling concert dates through April 2024.

“It’s heartbreaking that she has had to cancel touring but she is suffering mobility and other issues from the disease disrupting her daily life."

“She is doing everything she can while working with doctors because she wants to perform. She has not given up at all. She is hoping to get all of the issues with this disease under control so she can sing again."