By Ross Mcdonagh
15 January 2017
It's been exactly one year since her husband Rene Angelil's death.
And Celine Dion is clearly still in mourning, as she unveiled a powerful musical tribute to him on his anniversary.
The 48-year-old posted a new music video to her Facebook page on Saturday, sung completely a cappella, without a single instrument heard or needed.
The simple yet moving video sees the Canadian singer tracing her hand along rows upon rows of family photographs in a candle littered bedroom.
When the camera pans out, a forlorn Celine sits on the bed surrounded by more photographs, one of them clutched to her chest.
Tears welling in her eyes, she lies on a huge heart-shaped pillow, before she finally manages a smile, staring at the pic.
The raw video ends with the star kissing a dreamcatcher before gently hanging it on a gilded hand ornament
My heart keeps calling you,' she captioned the unnamed video in her native French. 'Even more often today, after a year… I know you hear me. And I can hear you too. You’re my life. Forever, Celine xx…'
She then continued in English: 'My memory loves you, it asks about you all the time. Especially today… One year later, I wish R.I.P. meant Return If Possible. Forever yours, Céline xx…'
The date is extra difficult for Dion, as Rene would have turned 75 in just two days time.
The father of six - who shared three children with Celine - was also the singer's manager since she was 12.
They were together since 1987 and married in 1994; he remained her manager right up until 2014, until he stepped down due to his battle with throat cancer.
Earlier on Saturday, her team shared another emotional photo tribute on her Facebook page.
'Today, January 14th, it’s been a year since René left us. He will always be in our hearts,' they wrote.
not mine.credit and source: DAILY MAIL
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
Celine Dion breaks down during ‘All by Myself’ as she returns to Vegas residency
25/02/2016 - 13:20:59
Celine Dion has made an emotional return to the stage for the first time since the death of her husband René Angélil.
The powerhouse singer paid tribute to her late husband, who lost his battle to throat cancer last month, by dedicating the entire performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas to him.
"Through my life I only had eyes for my husband, who sat out here night after night. People thought that I was looking at him but I didn't need to because every time I closed my eyes, I felt René on stage with me - whether he was seated in his seat right there, in the balcony, backstage, or at home with the kids,” she announced to the crowd.
“He's always been on stage with me and nothing will ever change that.
"I might not hear his voice yet, but I talk to him, I think of him all the time. I feel and I know he hears me, one way or another. I know he will give me a sign for his approval or not. And now I can feel that he is telling me to zip it and start singing."
Although it all got too much for the French-Canadian as she broke down during her rendition of ‘All by Myself’.
Heartbreaking.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Celine Dion opens up about husband's illness: He'll 'die in my arms'
Ree Hines
TODAY
A year ago, Celine Dion left her sold-out residency at Caesars Palace behind and put a hold on all of her professional obligations in order to care for husband Rene Angelil, who's battling throat cancer. Now, she's ready to return to Las Vegas.
But as the Canadian singer-songwriter shared in an interview with USA Today, even on while on stage, her heart will be with him.
TODAY
A year ago, Celine Dion left her sold-out residency at Caesars Palace behind and put a hold on all of her professional obligations in order to care for husband Rene Angelil, who's battling throat cancer. Now, she's ready to return to Las Vegas.
But as the Canadian singer-songwriter shared in an interview with USA Today, even on while on stage, her heart will be with him.
"I didn't want to be here at first, I don't need it," she explained of her decision to perform again. "Don't get me wrong, I love singing for people, but I have priorities. ... But René really gave me a gift. All my grieving, it was during this last year. I think I've got this. For now."
The prognosis isn't good for Angelil. Dion revealed that doctors don't know exactly how long the 73-year-old, whom she calls "the only boyfriend I've ever had," has left.
"I'll say [to him], 'You're scared? I understand. Talk to me about it,'" she said. "And René says to me, 'I want to die in your arms.' 'OK, fine, I'll be there, you'll die in my arms.'"
Though there's no denying how difficult the situation is, Dion finds strength for his sake.
"When you see someone who is fighting so hard, it has a big impact on you," she said. "You have two choices. You look at your husband who's very sick and you can't help, and it kills you. Or you look at your husband that's sick and you say, 'I got you. I got it. I'm here. It's going to be just fine.'"
The 47-year-old singer returns to Caesars Palace Thursday, and while she knows she won't be able to hide her emotions when she hits the stage again, she added, "That's the point of coming back — otherwise, I just release an album."
Not mine.credit and source: TODAY
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