Who was the guy in the wheelchair at René Angélil funeral?

Audrey pushed Jimmy (who was left quadriplegic after an accident) in a wheelchair up to the casket, while Jimmy carried the pillow he toted 21 years prior with the couple’s wedding rings. Angélil died two days before his 74th birthday on Jan.

What was the age difference between Celine Dion and René Angélil?

The couple – who had a 26 year age gap – got married in 1994, renewed their vows in 2000 and welcomed three children, but René sadly lost his battle with cancer in 2016. Take a look back at Celine and René’s marriage…

Where is René Angélil buried?

January 22, 2016René Angélil / Date of burial

When did Celine Dion’s husband Rene passed away?

Celine Dion is paying tribute to her late husband, René Angélil. On the six-year anniversary of Angélil’s death, the 53-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a touching message. Angélil died on Jan. 16, 2016, after a battle with throat cancer.

How much did Céline Dion inherit from her husband?

AFTER tragically losing her husband René Angélil to throat cancer back in January, Céline Dion has reportedly been appointed the administrator of his $70million estate.

How old was René Angélil when he married Céline Dion?

Rene and Celine began a personal relationship when she was 18, and he, 46, -a 28 year age gap. They married on December 17, 1994, in a lavish wedding ceremony at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica, which was broadcast live on Canadian television. The couple had difficulty conceiving, resorting to IVF.

What songs were at René Angélil funeral?

Dion’s duet of “All the Way” with Frank Sinatra then played on the sound system and was followed by a boy’s choir, prayers and Catholic Mass. Another of Dion’s recorded French songs, Love Still Exists, was also heard during the solemn ceremony as the Quebec songstress and her eldest son fought back tears.