Singer makes 1st public appearance since losing husband, brother to cancer

joan

January 21, 2016 8:47 AM

The Canadian-born star appeared understandably pale, exhausted and devastated as she boarded a plane to fly from Las Vegas back home to Montreal, Canada where her late husband's funeral will take place on January 22.

Celine dion out since husband, brother's death

Celine Dion has been seen for the first time since losing her husband/manager, Rene Angeliland brother, Daniel Dion to cancer in a matter of days.

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Dion wore minimal make up with her hair pulled back in a tight bun. Her long black sweater and trim black leggings show she's still in mourning for her partner of 21 years. But the 'Because You Loved Me' singer was still able to muster up hugs from several friends at the airport.

The famous singer lost her “one and only boyfriend” to a long battle with throat cancer on January 14 at age 73. As if that wasn’t a great enough loss for her, Celine’s 59-year-old brother Daniel also died from the same disease merely two days later on January 16. We can’t imagine the amount of loss the talented songbird must be feeling right now.

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