Céline Dion Offers Late Husband René Angélil a Touching Tribute During Vegas Show

Earlier this week on the third anniversary ofRené Angélil’s death,Céline Dionposted a tribute to her late husband. On Wednesday night, on whatwould have been his 77th birthday, Dion gave him a gift.

“This is the greatest gift that I can offer him for his birthday, because what he loved the most in the world is the fans, the music and to see me perform for you,” she said.

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After leading the crowd into a rehearsal of the chorus, the singing legend shouted, “Are you ready to sing that for René?”

Once the crowd finished the song and applauded Dion, she looked up to the sky and blew a kiss.

“Happy birthday, my love,” she said.

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Dion then turned back to the crowd of more than 4,000 gathered in The Colosseum, telling them, “I couldn’t have offered him a better gift.”

The vocal tribute came two days after the French-Canadian singer shared a photo of Angélil to her Twitter.

“Mydearest René….always with me…..always will be. In loving memory… xx …,” she wrote in both French and English.

Angélildied of throat canceron Jan. 14, 2016, two days before his 74th birthday. He and Dion were married for 21 years.

Dion is ending her long-running Las Vegas residency show in June.

source: people.com