Celine Dion won't sing as she returns to Las Vegas stage for husband Rene Angelil's memorial

By Caitlin O'toole For Dailymail.com

Published: 18:29 EST, 1 February 2016 | Updated: 19:48 EST, 1 February 2016

Celine Dion is set to take the stage again in Las Vegas, but won't be singing.

The performer will speak at a memorial for late husband Rene Angelil in Vegas on Wednesday, reports TMZ. 

The 'celebration of life' even will take place at Caesars Palace, where the 47-year-old star also has her residency.

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Memorial: Singer Celine Dion, seen with husband Rene Angelil in Las Vegas in 2013, will speak at a memorial to her late husband in Vegas on Wednesday

Memorial: Singer Celine Dion, seen with husband Rene Angelil in Las Vegas in 2013, will speak at a memorial to her late husband in Vegas on Wednesday

The singer cancelled all performances until February 23 after the death of her beloved husband and, two days later, the death of her brother Danny Dion.

Rene died at the age of 73 on January 14, after a long battle with cancer.

The pair first met when she was 12 and he was her manager, before going on to marry and have three children: Rene-Charles, 15 and five-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson.

Rene was laid to rest in an elaborate public funeral at Notre-Dame Basilica, where the pair wed, in Montreal last month. 

Residency: The singer has cancelled her Las Vegas shows through February 23 as she mourns her husband and brother 

Residency: The singer has cancelled her Las Vegas shows through February 23 as she mourns her husband and brother 

In mourning: The singer held her five-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson by the hand as the family arrived at Rene's funeral in Montreal on January 22

In mourning: The singer held her five-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson by the hand as the family arrived at Rene's funeral in Montreal on January 22

Daniel, 59, was one of Celine's 13 siblings and had been suffering from brain, tongue and throat cancer when he died on January 16. 

The singer was too distraught to attend his funeral, instead paying her respects at a small family gathering held at Salon Charles Rajotte in Repentigny, Quebec.

On Friday, Celine thanked fans for their support during this difficult time.

My family and I are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support from so many people who have touched our lives during these past few days,' she wrote on her website.

'We have felt your love for René, and your prayers and compassion have helped us during this most difficult time… more than you’ll ever know.'

'I thank you from the bottom of my heart.'

In mourning: Celine and her sons paused before Rene's coffin as they paid their final respects

In mourning: Celine and her sons paused before Rene's coffin as they paid their final respects

 

 

 

 

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