Time flies, doesn’t it? Celine Dion took to Instagram on Monday, October 23, to celebrate a special milestone in her twins' lives—Eddy and Nelson’s seventh birthday. These two handsome boys, whom she shares with her late husband, René Angélil, have grown up so fast. To see just how much they've changed over the years, be sure to check out the video below!
“Can’t believe you are already 7 years old… Time flies! Happy birthday, my loves!” wrote the 49-year-old global superstar alongside a heartwarming photo of her twins. Celine, who is also a proud mom to her 16-year-old son René-Charles, continued, “I’m so proud of all of my boys! Mom xx…” This year marks the second consecutive birthday that Celine has celebrated for Eddy and Nelson without their beloved father by her side. The bittersweet nature of these moments is something that many parents can relate to, especially when they're faced with celebrating milestones without a partner who once played such a pivotal role in their family.
Life Without René: Finding Strength Amid Loss
As you might remember, René tragically passed away at the age of 73 in January 2016 after a long and courageous battle with throat cancer. In a deeply emotional interview with Page Six back in December 2016, Celine opened up about the challenges of navigating special occasions—like birthdays and holidays—without her lifelong love by her side. “It’s bittersweet,” she admitted, sharing the raw emotions that come with celebrating joyous moments while feeling the absence of someone so integral to her life.
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But Celine isn’t one to let sadness overshadow the happiness of her children. The Grammy-winning singer revealed that she has made a conscious decision to stay strong for her boys following their father’s passing. Her resilience serves as an inspiration to countless parents who find themselves in similar situations, proving that strength doesn’t mean hiding emotions but rather embracing them while continuing to move forward.
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Staying Strong for the Family
Celine shared her philosophy on moving forward in life after loss during that same interview. “I cannot just live on thinking, ‘I lost my husband, my children have no father,’” she said with unwavering determination. “I have to stand tall and strong because this is my way of living: Stand tall, be positive, pick your battles, do the best you can, and live for today—not for tomorrow. Nothing is perfect, and not everything you want will happen, but we must make the most of what we have.” Her words are a powerful reminder that life goes on, even when it feels like the world has stopped spinning.
Keeping Traditions Alive
Celine hasn’t let the passing of time or the absence of René stop her from maintaining cherished family traditions. Every year, she takes her family to Montana to spend Christmastime skiing, an activity that René adored. According to Celine, they can almost feel his presence on the slopes. “He put something magical into that snow, into those mountains, and every time we go down, I go down with him,” she explained. “My children go down thinking about him. Every time I take the lift to go up, I feel closer to him.” These moments of connection remind us that love and memories transcend physical presence.
