Celine Dion joined fans of René Angélil's as they paid their final respects during a visitation on Thursday at Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal.
The 47-year-old performer hid her face behind a black veil but it was clear she was distraught and had tears in her eyes in a video shared by Global News. Also at the service was her mother Thérèse, 88, and René's brother André as well as her eldest son René-Charles, aged 14.
Angélil died of throat cancer at the age of 73 on January 14. His funeral will be held on Friday at the same basilica.
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Mourning: Celine Dion joined fans of René Angélil's as they paid their final respects during a visitation on Thursday at Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal
A prayer before the last farewell: The singing sensation approached the open casket with her head down and wearing a black coat, gloves and pumps
A touching moment: The Grammy winner laid her left hand on her late husband as family gathered near
A tear-jerking moment: The Loved Me Back To Life star took a long look at her spouse, broke down in tears and wiped her face with a gloved hand
Her biggest supporter: By the performer's side was her eldest son René-Charles, aged 14, who wore a dark suit and tie
So much pain: People magazine shed some light on the state of her mind this week: 'Her heart is in pieces,' a source told the publication. 'There are no words. She's in extreme grief right now. She's extremely heartbroken. But she's putting on a brave face'
At times she broke down in tears: The Because You Loved Me crooner was seen with a white handkerchief which she used often
The toughest day yet: The red-haired star broke down sobbing at one point as she stood next to a man
Facing a hard change: The manager had battled cancer on and off since 1999
The beauty made sure her makeup was done nicely as she greeted fan after fan with a handshake and sometimes a kiss. By the performer's side was her eldest son with Angélil - René-Charles, who wore a dark suit and tie.
The show biz manager was lying in state from 2 pm until 9 p.m. at the basilica. Celine was supposed to stay only 30 minutes but she greeted well wishers for over two hours. Often she spent several minutes with strangers that had waited in line to have a word with the superstar.
The A New Day Has Come chart topper was seen approaching the casket where René laid peacefully. Her head was down and she seemed to be on the verge of tears.
His hands were put on top of each other and he had on a dark suit with white shirt and white tie.
Once by her husband's side, Dion put her left hand on René's shoulder in a heartbreaking moment.
Handling it with grace: The My Heart Will Go On hit maker put on a brave face as she grieved the loss of her husband of 21 years
A difficult day: The 47-year-old performer hid her face behind a black veil but it was clear she was distraught and had tears in her eyes in a video shared by Global News
She had time for others: The beauty made sure her makeup was done nicely as she greeted fan after fan with a handshake
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