Celine Dion Pays Tribute to Late Husband René Angélil On His Birthday: ‘You Are a Part Of Us Every Day’

Celine Dion is paying tribute to her late husband, René Angélil, again this week, remembering her love on what would have been his 83rd birthday. On Thursday (Jan. 16), the singer posted a black-and-white picture of Angélil — who died of throat cancer in 2016 at 73 — and a loving message in a tribute to their endless love.

“Today is your birthday, but the date doesn’t matter because there isn’t a day that we aren’t celebrating life with you. You are a part of us every day in the memories we cherish,” wrote the singer. “While going through all the years of pictures and videos that consistently keep you alive, we hear your voice, we see your gestures and we adore your spirit. We celebrate you always. Happy Birthday René, Notre Amour.”

The note was signed by the singer and the couple’s three sons, René-Charles, 23, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 14.

On Tuesday, Dion marked the ninth anniversary of Angélil’s death, writing, “René, we can’t believe you’ve been gone nine years already. Not a day goes by that we don’t feel your presence, RC, Eddy, Nelson and I.”

“You were my greatest champion, my partner, and the one who always saw the best in me,” she added. “I honor you and you are forever missed mon amour…. We love you.” Dion met Angélil when she was 12 and he was 38 and he later mortgaged his home to fund her debut album, 1981’s La voix du bon Dieu. The couple married at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal on Dec. 17, 1994.