René was the only man I ever kissed and loved. Despite our 26-year age difference, we met when he was just 12 years old.
By 1981, he was 38, and after hearing one of my demos, he was so moved that he chose to mortgage his house to finance my first album—long before I amassed my $500 million fortune.
Our love story spanned 21 beautiful years, and together we raised three children. René was the only man I ever shared a romantic and intimate connection with.
Since his passing in January 2016 after his battle with cancer, I have no desire to seek a new love. My heart still belongs to him, and I will always cherish him.
I find love and fulfillment in my children, my fans, and the incredible people who work alongside me.
Every night, I go to sleep imagining he’s right beside me. I perform on stage with him in my heart, and I still feel deeply married to him. René will always be a part of me.
—Céline Dion
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