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Celine Dion was married to René Angélil for 21 years before his sad passing in January 2016. A representative announced that the music manager died at his Las Vegas home after a “long and courageous battle against cancer.” He was 73 years old.
Celine Dion arriving for the state funеrаI service at Notre-Dame Basilica on January 22, 2016 in Montreal, Canada. | Source: Getty Images
Angélil left behind his five-time Grammy Award-winning wife, whom he married in December 1994, including the couple’s three children. Years later, Dion revealed her own health struggles.
Céline Dion René Angélil on their wedding day on December 17, 1994 in Montreal, Canada. | Source: Getty Images
In an emotional video shаrеd on Instagram in December 2022, she disclosed her diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome. She announced the cancellation of her European tour due to her condition and expressed deep sadness over the decision.
Following the loss of her long-time spouse and facing her illness, Dion has remained strong with the support of their three sons, René-Charles, and youngest twins Nelson and Eddy, 13. René-Charles is her eldest child and was born in January 2001.
Celine Dion and Rene Angelil during the 41st annual Labor Day Telethon on September 3, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
He has been in the public eye since infancy, always by his mother’s side. From being photographed as a baby and then as a teenager, to now being a young adult with a beard, here is René-Charles’s dramatic transformation that makes him look older than his age.
René-Charles at Six Months Old
René-Charles was baptized at six months old in July 2001 in Montreal, Quebec. He was photographed with his parents leaving the chapel of the Notre-Dame Basilica.
Celine Dion, Rene-Charles and Rene Angelil pictured leaving the chapel of the Notre-Dame Basilica on July 25, 200 in Montreal, Canada. | Source: Getty Images
At the time, the infant had a round face with soft, rosy cheeks and bright, curious eyes. His light brown hair was sparse and fine. He wore a simple, white baby outfit with delicate patterns.
Celine Dion, Rene-Charles and Rene Angelil at the chapel of the Notre-Dame Basilica on July 25, 200 in Montreal, Canada. | Source: Getty Images
Held lovingly by his world-famous mom Dion in the next image, he looked curious and content, perfectly capturing a tender moment between mother and son.
Celine Dion, Rene-Charles and Rene Angelil at the chapel of the Notre-Dame Basilica on July 25, 200 in Montreal, Canada. | Source: Getty Images
René-Charles at 15 Months Old
During a family outing in March 2002 in New York City, René-Charles was pictured with his mom and dad again. He wore a cozy, navy blue coat with a matching hat, keeping him warm in the chilly weather. His parents stood proudly beside him, reflecting their happiness and unity as a family.
Rene Angelil, Rene-Charles and Celine Dion photographed inside a vehicle on March 27, 2002 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
By September 2002, during a casual day out in Paris, René-Charles at 20 months old, had grown further. His light brown hair was slightly longer, framing his face more fully. His features were more pronounced, and his expressions showed curiosity and liveliness.
Rene Angelil, Rene-Charles and Celine Dion at the Pepsi Forum on September 26, 2002 in Montreal, Canada. | Source: Getty Images
René-Charles at Six Years Old
In March 2007, René-Charles was pictured with his mother at Disneyland. Dion stood beside her son, both looking delighted to be at the “Sleeping Beauty” castle.
Celine Dion and Rene-Charles pictured outside Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland on March 21, 2007 in Anaheim, California. | Source: Getty Images
As a first-time parent, the “I’m Alive” hitmaker once gushed in an interview, “I love being a mom – it relaxes me to read stories to him, do finger painting, play with Play-Doh. I think people have a hard time imagining I can have a normal life, but I do.”
Celine Dion and Rene-Charles Angelil at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 15, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
René-Charles at Seven Years Old
A family outing in Paris in May 2008 saw René-Charles photographed with his parents leaving the Four Seasons George V hotel. René-Charles, who held his mother’s hand, had his long brown hair parted on the side.
Rene-Charles, Rene Angelil (at the back), and Celine Dion leave the Four Seasons George V hotel on May 20, 2008 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
René-Charles at Eight Years Old
In March 2009, René-Charles attended his father’s book launch in Montreal. He had long brown hair that framed his youthful face and his features had become more refined… See more
