Celine
Dion is sharing gratitude in her time of sorrow.
The
superstar singer posted a heartfelt message to her website on Friday,
reflecting upon the “love and support” she’s received since both her
husband, Rene Angelil, and brother, Daniel Dion, passed away earlier this
month. Her words mark the first time she’s spoken out publicly since laying both men to rest.
“My family and I
are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support from so many people
who have touched our lives during these past few days,” she wrote. “We
have felt your love for Rene, and your prayers and compassion have helped us
during this most difficult time… more than you’ll ever know. I thank you from
the bottom of my heart.”
Rene and Daniel died
just two days apart after lengthy cancer battles.
On Jan. 22, Rene’s funeral took place at the same Montreal cathedral where he and Celine were married in
1994. Their son, Rene-Charles, delivered an emotional eulogy that was
livestreamed along with the rest of the service.
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Celine and her family
mourned Daniel at a private memorial the following day.
The five-time Grammy
winner signed off on behalf of herself, Rene-Charles, her and Rene’s 5-year-old
twins Nelson and Eddy, and Rene’s three grown children from his previous
marriages.
“We will never
forget all of the kindness that you have bestowed upon us,” her note
concluded.
Rene’s
death was announced on Celine’s Facebook page, in a post that celebrated him as “a gentle man, generous and kind, an
unprecedented visionary, a modern Pygmalion, a Renaissance man. … All who had
the privilege of knowing him and of working closely with him, whether
personally or professionally, salute a leader and a man of great intelligence and wisdom.”
— Erin Biglow
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