Celine Dion finishes her 16-year Las Vegas residency with an emotional tribute to her late husband
He passed away in 2016
Rene Angelil and Celine Dion
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 10th Jun 2019 Last updated 10th Jun 2019
Celine Dion is known for many fantastic songs including, 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'Think Twice', but she has also been wowing audiences in Las Vegas, where she has had a residency for a massive 16 years! Now, at the end of her phenomenal reign, the singer has made an emotional tribute to her husband René Angélil who sadly passed away in 2016.
Taking to the stage with her sons in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, as a photo of herself with her late husband appeared behind her, Celine told her fans, "I’m both proud and humbled by what we’ve accomplished at the Colosseum since we began 16 years ago, when René and I first shared this dream."
She continued, "This entire experience has been a huge part of my show business career…one that I will cherish forever. I have so many people to thank, but the most important ‘thank you’ goes to my fans, who gave us the opportunity to do what we love."
Celine and her late husband René married in 1994, having met in 1980, when she was just 12-years-old. Seven years later the pair started a relationship when Celine was 19 and René was 45-years-old, eventually the couple married and had three children, including twins in 2010.
"It's my first time doing a show in beautiful Hyde Park, I'm so excited. I love London, and it's a great honour for me to be part of the Barclaycard presents BST Hyde Park concerts. I can't wait.... summertime in London, here we come!"
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Celine Dion finishes her 16-year Las Vegas residency with an emotional tribute to her late husband
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Hugh Jackman - The Man. The Music. The Show.
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Take That - Greatest Hits Live
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Boyzone - Thank You & Goodnight Tour
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We Will Rock You
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Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
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Rod Stewart
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Fleetwood Mac
Having completely sold out their first gig, Fleetwood Mac have announced a second date at London's Wembley Stadium next summer. The British-American band will play the world-famous Northwest London stadium on Tuesday 18th June 2019 in addition to their previously announced show there on Sunday 16th June. Click to find out more about where to get tickets.
Billy Joel
Music legend Billy Joel has announced his only UK performance of 2019. The singer-songwriter will play London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday 22nd June in what will be his first gig in the English capital in three years. A man who needs very little introduction, Billy Joel is one of the biggest concert draws in the world and continues this achievement with an impressive run of sold-out consecutive stadium shows and concert arenas. Click for more information about the concert.
On Your Feet!
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Westlife - The Twenty Tour
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Hugh Jackman - The Man. The Music. The Show.
The Greatest Showman's Hugh Jackman drove fans wild with the announcement that he'd be taking all his most well-known songs on tour in 2019, with the 46-date tour will be going through Europe, the US and Canada. Click for more information about the tour and for ticket availability.
Take That - Greatest Hits Live
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Boyzone - Thank You & Goodnight Tour
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We Will Rock You
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Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Elton John has announced the first 2020 UK dates of his colossal Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Speaking of the UK dates, Elton John says, "The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will take us to many places that have meant a lot to me over the last fifty years, but these UK shows will be incredibly special. The UK is home, and where my heart will always be."
Rod Stewart
Music legend Rod Stewart has added four winter arena shows to his 2019 touring schedule. Rod will play new dates at Glasgow SSE Hydro, Liverpool Echo Arena and two nights at London's The O2 in November/December 2019 in addition to his previously announced summer gigs. Click for more information about tickets.
Fleetwood Mac
Having completely sold out their first gig, Fleetwood Mac have announced a second date at London's Wembley Stadium next summer. The British-American band will play the world-famous Northwest London stadium on Tuesday 18th June 2019 in addition to their previously announced show there on Sunday 16th June. Click to find out more about where to get tickets.
Billy Joel
Music legend Billy Joel has announced his only UK performance of 2019. The singer-songwriter will play London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday 22nd June in what will be his first gig in the English capital in three years. A man who needs very little introduction, Billy Joel is one of the biggest concert draws in the world and continues this achievement with an impressive run of sold-out consecutive stadium shows and concert arenas. Click for more information about the concert.
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a-ha
a-ha have always set themselves challenges. Now, pushing even further, they are announcing that their October and November 2019 tour, including a date at London's Royal Albert Hall will be different from anything they have previously undertaken. Click to find out more and purchase tickets.
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