As celebrities walked the red carpet at the Grammy Awards this week, one later made a surprise public appearance on stage after a significant health scare in 2015. Fans were delighted.

In a touching moment, Joni Mitchell, the iconic singer-songwriter, made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards, leaving fans both shocked and moved. At 80, Mitchell’s presence was a poignant reminder of her enduring musical legacy, especially years after facing a life-threatening brain aneurysm.

Mitchell, mother to one daughter, has now clinched her 10th Grammy, winning Best Folk Album, and took to Instagram to express her gratitude towards everyone involved in creating the acclaimed album. Fans quickly shower Mitchell with love and admiration in the comments, with one saying, “Timeless music. Timeless beauty!!” and another adding, “I was in tears. So moved by the poetry of you and the depth of your timeless music.” Many other fans talked about how Mitchell’s surprise performance had brought tears to their eyes, too.

This appearance was especially significant considering Mitchell’s health scare in 2015 when she was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. She was in intensive care, fighting for her life, an event that shocked her fans and the music community alike. Mitchell’s journey back to health was arduous, requiring her to relearn basic tasks and, notably, how to play the instruments integral to her career.