After Celine Dion lost her husband, René Angélil, in 2016, she faced one of the most challenging moments of her life: telling her young children their father was gone. Twins Nelson and Eddy were only five years old at the time, and she knew she had to find a way to explain death that wouldn’t scare them. So she turned to something unexpected but deeply emotional: the Disney movie Up.
Using the movie’s soft and magical imagery, Celine found the words. In Up, the character Ellie “goes up” in a moment filled with love and light. After a balloon-filled party, Celine gently told her sons, “Today, Papa went up,” connecting the sadness of death with the peaceful beauty of the movie. She even took them outside to release balloons and pixie dust into the sky with the words, “Papa, we love you. Have a good up.”
Celine Dion One More Look At You- Tribute to Rene Angelil Febuary 23, 2016
The public was moved beyond words. Fans and parents from around the world praised Celine’s approach, calling it one of the most loving ways to teach children about loss. Social media lit up with comments like “I’m in tears” and “This is why she’s more than just a singer; she’s a real human.”
This deep love and emotional strength can also be felt in her song Recovering. Written after René’s passing the song is filled with sorrow yet also infused with grace. It’s a slow, steady healing, a message for anyone walking through grief.
Céline Dion – Recovering (Audio)
The song hit fans hard in the best way. Listeners called it comforting and raw. It felt like Celine was singing straight from her heart, offering her pain as a form of peace for others. Many said it helped them through their losses.
You can follow Celine on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. She shares personal stories, rare photos with her kids, and updates about her health and music. Her posts feel honest and full of love.