The René Angélil legacy

[A new day...]

I feel devastated. I knew this day would come but it's always a huge shock to read the actual phrase. René died this morning. René is gone.

 

Sending all my wishes to the whole family. Celine lost the love of her life, and we lost the one that started it all. Merci René.

[Kristinaz]

Productions J

8 mins ·

 

Un géant nous a quittés aujourd’hui. René Angélil fut le plus grand ambassadeur de la musique et des artistes d’ici, depuis son rôle de chanteur au sein du groupe Les Baronets jusqu’à son étincelante carrière d’imprésario. C’est un honneur et un immense privilège pour Productions J, Productions Déferlantes, Julie Snyder et leurs équipes d'avoir eu la chance de travailler à ses côtés pendant plus de 2 décennies. Nous tenons à offrir nos plus sincères condoléances à Céline, aux enfants Eddy, Nelson, René-Charles, Anne-Marie, Jean-Pierre et Patrick et à toute leur famille. Productions J perd un ami, un complice, un mentor.

Au nom de Julie Snyder, Benoit Clermont, Anne Vivien et toutes les équipes de Productions J et de Productions Déferlantes

Edited January 14, 2016 at 11:34 PM by Kristinaz

[CelineDionForeverNY]

Just... no words right now. Absolutely in shock. I can't even imagine how the family feels right now. RIP Rene. Thank you for everything that you have done for Celine.

[SuperLove4Celine]

Tonight will be the first night she goes to bed without her love, her husband, her muse. I cannot begin to imagine the thoughts, sounds and images which will go through her head and heart as she attempts to go to sleep.

[cobra74]

 

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[drove all night]

 

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Gosh! Completly forgot, that his 74th birthday was only two days away ... How unbelievable tragic!

[Loup_garou]

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[APAD]

Incredibly saddened by the news. Rest in Peace, Rene.

 

I'm flying to the US for a holiday tomorrow, and one of the things I was looking forward to was seeing Celine on the 17th. The show has been cancelled, so while there are other things to look forward to on my trip, it sadly won't be as good without being able to see Celine. Hopefully another day

[drove all night]

Incredibly saddened by the news. Rest in Peace, Rene.

 

I'm flying to the US for a holiday tomorrow, and one of the things I was looking forward to was seeing Celine on the 17th. The show has been cancelled, so while there are other things to look forward to on my trip, it sadly won't be as good without being able to see Celine. Hopefully another day

 

please put a candle and flowers infront of the colosseum!

[Nmj]

I hope Caesars Palace will place a picture of Rene on the big screen tonight on the strip. They owe this man way more than they even know.

[alvick53]

Totally devastated! He was such an incredible person. He will be missed.

[Del]

 

 

It must have been much worse than was led on.

I always felt it was worse than what they lead on.

 

this is very big here, every radio and tele station are talking about it non stop.....very sad....

My local news don't often cover the death of people in the music or film industry unless they are of a specific status. Tonight there was piece on Rene and today's sad new.

[Nmj]

I'm usually so happy to see Celine on TV, trending on Internet and so on but not today I wish this was a dream.

[Nmj]

http://youtu.be/O30AUSwx-8U

 

According to TMZ, Rene's death was unexpected and sudden he had meetings for today. This makes this much more sad

Edited January 14, 2016 at 11:58 PM by Nmj

[browseceline]

 

Frankly, I think it could well explain every off-key or weak vocal performance we have seen over the last two months. It is certainly out of character for her. Despite putting on a brave face every night on stage and being funny with the audience, her singing voice showed signs of stress that could not be hidden.

It all suddenly comes together.

Hope he did die in Celine's arms.

What a sad news..

Wishing Celine and her three sons all the strength they need and Celine should do what she wants to do now. Hope she takes all the time she needs to overcome the loss of her husband.

 

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[Caledor]

So sad news.

 

I saw the fb announcement two minutes after it was published. At first I thought "this is not true, the account has been hacked "

Then I checked on the news for many minutes to see if this was real. Sadly it is.

Praying for Celine and the kids, as well as the whole family.

 

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[Kristinaz]

Interesting considering Aldo said it was really bad and they were glad God took him now and yet TMZ says he was doing better and had business meetings today.

[drove all night]

Interesting considering Aldo said it was really bad and they were glad God took him now and yet TMZ says he was doing better and had business meetings today.

 

 

I hope it's not true, how Aldo expressed that. It's rather tasteless saying "they were glad God took him". I pretty sure they wanted him to stay.

It's clear what's been ment with that (ending his pain) - but Aldo, as Celine's official representative, should have choosen his words more careful ...

Edited January 15, 2016 at 12:08 AM by drove all night

[CelineDionFreak]

All I can tell myself to keep myself from getting emotional is that he's in a better place. Vole...

 

We will all miss him but he will go down in history as one of the greats. It was a shock to me, but we all knew it was coming. I wish Celine and her family peace.

 

What's even more sad is his birthday was 2 days away. But life isn't fair, sadly

[Nmj]

I love Gloria Estefan.

 

 

 

[nuts2you]

Un géant nous a quittés aujourd’hui. René Angélil fut le plus grand ambassadeur de la musique et des artistes d’ici, depuis son rôle de chanteur au sein du groupe Les Baronets jusqu’à son étincelante carrière d’imprésario. C’est un honneur et un immense privilège pour Productions J, Productions Déferlantes, Julie Snyder et leurs équipes d'avoir eu la chance de travailler à ses côtés pendant plus de 2 décennies. Nous tenons à offrir nos plus sincères condoléances à Céline, aux enfants Eddy, Nelson, René-Charles, Anne-Marie, Jean-Pierre et Patrick et à toute leur famille. Productions J perd un ami, un complice, un mentor.

Au nom de Julie Snyder, Benoit Clermont, Anne Vivien et toutes les équipes de Productions J et de Productions Déferlantes

 

 

 

A giant has left us today. René Angélil was the greatest ambassador of the music and artists from here, since its role of singer within the group the baronets until his glittering career as a manager. It's an honor and a privilege for productions j, Productions Déferlantes, Julie Snyder and their teams have had the chance to work at his side for more than 2 decades. We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to Celine, children Eddy, Nelson, René-Charles, Anne-Marie, Jean-Pierre and Patrick and their entire family. Productions J loses a friend, a partner, a mentor.

On behalf of Julie Snyder, Benoit Clermont, Anne Vivien and all the teams of productions j and productions breakers

[Kristinaz]

People Magazine:

We knew what he was up against, but he had good days and bad days," says the source close to Céline Dion and Angélil. "It was expected, but it wasn't expected. Was he at death's door? No."

http://www.people.com/article/rene-angelil-death-came-as-a-shock?xid=socialflow_twitter_peoplemag

[remykyes]

It started back in 1997. Titanic was preparing to take over the world, and I was in 4th grade. Mom said I absolutely was not seeing the movie. She said "ask dad to take you to the library and do some research on it." So I did. I watched documentaries, A Night To Remember, read books...eventually found the Titanic soundtrack. Got to track 14...My Heart Will Go On. I died. The voice...angelic. I fell in love with the singer that was Celine Dion. Come to find out, I actually fell in love with her in 1992 when I heard Beauty and the Beast.

 

Fast forward to 1999...Celine cancels a show in Columbus in April when she finds out Rene has cancer. I read up on their love story. This is when I fall in love with the woman that is Celine Dion.

 

My love affair with Celine and Rene has been going on for 24 years now. It's absolutely heartbreaking to say the least. I know it sounds silly that someone you've never met could have this kind of impact on you. But what he gave the world. He's given me a voice through Celine's music...a way to grieve, a way to celebrate. A way to know that even when life hands you a serious blow, that love will always be there to lift you back up.

 

I'll never be able to repay him. Rest in Peace, dear Rene. Je t'aime.

[Nmj]

[cdfan32]

I hope it's not true, how Aldo expressed that. It's rather tasteless saying "they were glad God took him". I pretty sure they wanted him to stay.

It's clear what's been ment with that (ending his pain) - but Aldo, as Celine's official representative, should have choosen his words more careful ...

 

It's not tasteless at all, and if someone you know is really suffering, as it's obvious Rene had been, the selfless thing to do is let them go and be released from their pain. Cancer and terminal illness are very rough for both the victims and their families, and unless you have walked in their shoes, you have no place to judge.

[idroveallnight]

Absolutely devastating. No words, but to thank you tremendously, Rene, for nurturing this gift and showcasing it to the world.

[drove all night]

It's not tasteless at all, and if someone you know is really suffering, as it's obvious Rene had been, the selfless thing to do is let them go and be released from their pain. Cancer and terminal illness are very rough for both the victims and their families, and unless you have walked in their shoes, you have no place to judge.

 

That's not what I ment. It's about the WORDS he choose!

With all the other words YOU wrote I totally agree!

[drove all night]

I hope Caesars Palace will place a picture of Rene on the big screen tonight on the strip. They owe this man way more than they even know.

 

I'm sure they will honor him in a very big way!

[nuts2you]

http://m.etonline.com/news/180066_celine_dion_cancels_vegas_shows_after_rene_angelil_death/

[Rossum89]

Such heartbreaking news.

 

Celine's February 23 performance will be now be more emotional than her return in August. I hope she is able to return to the stage at that time. I know it will be very tough, but I believe she will for Rene, because he wanted nothing more than for her to sing. And what a blessing that he was able to see her return. But man, there will not be a dry eye in the room that night. Just the thought that that will be her first concert in almost thirty years that he has not been by her side, it makes me want to cry.

 

Je t'alme Celine.