At a Glance
- Céline Dion posted a tribute to late husband René Angélil on the 10th anniversary of his death
- Their three sons added a note saying “We miss you more than we can bear”
- Angélil died at age 73 in 2016 after a years-long cancer battle
- Why it matters: The post shows how the family continues to honor his memory a decade later
Céline Dion marked the 10th anniversary of husband René Angélil’s death with a raw Instagram message that blends grief and gratitude. The singer shared a photo of Angélil’s portrait leaning against a black piano and revealed how time has warped for her since losing him to cancer at age 73.
A Decade of Missing Him
“Mon amour, ten years without you feels like just a day, and yet each day feels like a decade,” Dion wrote on January 14. “Ten years without your caress, and yet every day I feel your touch.”
The post carried a second message-from the couple’s three sons:
- René-Charles Angélil, 24
- Twins Nelson and Eddy Angélil, 15
“We miss you more than we can bear,” they wrote, “but you taught us to be strong. We love you more, every day and every year.”
Their Love Story in Brief
Angélil began managing Dion when she was 12. They married in 1994, 14 years later.
Timeline of key moments:
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Dion wins Eurovision for Switzerland |
| 1994 | Couple marries |
| 2014 | Dion cancels Vegas residency to care for Angélil |
| 2016 | Angélil dies; Dion cancels Caesars Palace shows to mourn |
Previous Reflections on Loss
Weeks after Angélil’s 2016 death, Dion told People she felt at peace despite the pain.
“I’m 48 years old and I lost the love of my life,” she said. “I miss him a lot from when he was great but not when he was suffering. I cannot be selfish. You have to let people go.”
She also described watching his three-year decline: “You see your husband suffer for three years, and it’s not what you want to see. So now I know he is well, and we live with him in a different way. And I see him through the eyes of my children every single day.”
A Surprise Eurovision Appearance
Dion recently made an unannounced appearance during the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final. The contest holds special meaning-she won it for Switzerland in 1988.
Key Takeaways
- Dion’s January 14 post underscores how fresh grief can feel even a decade later
- The family keeps Angélil’s memory alive through shared words and public tributes
- Dion balances touring and motherhood while honoring the man who guided her career from age 12
