Céline Dion delivered an emotional tribute to her late husband, René Angélil, on February 23, 2016, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Returning to the stage for the first time since his passing, she performed One More Look at You, originally sung by Barbra Streisand. The evening was filled with heartfelt moments as she honored the man who had been both her husband and longtime manager.
The show opened with a touching montage of family photos and René’s television appearances, followed by a quote from Dion expressing how her career had been his “masterpiece” and how she felt the need to continue it in his honor. When she took the stage, the audience gave her a standing ovation, showing their love and support. Through tears, Dion reflected on René’s constant presence in her life and career, even joking that she had rehearsed the song in her closet, where it had gone “way better than that”
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Despite the deep sorrow of the moment, Dion’s strength shone through as she delivered a powerful performance. She spoke of how René had always surrounded her with the best people and how she still felt his guidance in her everyday decisions. The night was deeply personal, with Dion reminiscing about their life together and sharing that René had always made her feel as if they were on their first date. Even in his absence, she believed he was still with her, listening and guiding her through the performance
The concert was a testament to Dion’s resilience and love for her late husband. Her performance of All By Myself left her visibly emotional, but she found strength to continue, ending with My Heart Will Go On as artificial rain fell around her. The audience of 4,000 showed their admiration with thunderous applause, making it clear that she was not alone in her grief. As she pointed to the sky and whispered “thank you,” it was evident that her love for René would always remain a guiding force in her life
