Heartwrenching Goodbyes — Celine Dion Husband Rene Angelil's Memorial Service Photos

By Star Staff, January 22, 2016

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Celine Dion’s late husband Rene Angelil was honored in a public memorial service on Jan. 21.

Heartwrenching Goodbyes — Celine Dion Husband Rene Angelil's Memorial Service Photos

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The tribute to the 73-year-old was a seven-hour, open-casket event.

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The “Because You Loved Me” singer’s grief was painful to see, as her 14-year-old son Rene-Charles had to carry her out of the Notre-Dame Basilica church in Montreal, Canada.

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Celine, 47, and her former manager married in the same church in 1994, and Rene’s funeral was also held at the same location.

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Rene lost his 17-year-battle with throat cancer on Jan. 14., just days before his birthday.

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Rene leaves behind his three children with Celine, and his three children from previous marriages.

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