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Celine Dion shares emotional message with fans after return to social media

Celine has kept a low profile since sharing her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis

Rebecca Lewis - Los Angeles
Los Angeles correspondentLos Angeles
April 1, 2023

Celine Dion has thanked her fans, revealing she "felt this giant wave of love," after she returned to social media to celebrate her 55th birthday.  The superstar took to Instagram to share a message with fans writing: "I felt this giant wave of love, thanks to everyone for the birthday messages!" 

Her team has largely taken over her social media pages in recent months, and on Thursday March 30 they celebrated her milestone birthday with a series of unseen family photos, with a request also put out to her fans calling on them to leave messages for the singer.

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Celine Dion thanks fans for the 'wave of love'

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The singer has kept a low profile ever since she revealed she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in December, choosing to stay home and regain her strength, which you can learn more about in the video below. 

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The pictures shared by her team spanned the years, and featured some of the more intimate moments spent with her loved ones, including late husband René Angélil and her three sons, Rene-Charles, 21, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 12. 

Her team penned a loving tribute that read: "On this very special day, we'd like to wish you, dear Celine, a very happy 55th birthday!"

A request was also put out to her fans which stated: "To all of you fans who would like to leave a message for Celine on this occasion, please do so by posting your video or picture on your Instagram, Twitter or TikTok account." 

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Sam and Priyanka wished Celine a happy birthday

Two of the 'My Heart Will Go On' hitmaker's biggest fans also had a special video message for her; her Love Again co-stars Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra.

They shared a cute clip wishing the singer a happy birthday, with Priyanka terming it "one of the biggest days of the year". 

She continued: "Just like our movie, you are a real life fairy godmother of love," with Sam adding: "Thank you for giving the world your love and your music."

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