Celine Dion Makes First Public Appearance Since Losing Husband, Brother To Cancer

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Staying strong: Celine Dion was seen for the first time since her husband's January 14 death on Wednesday at the Las Vegas airport

Celine Dion has been seen for the first time since the January 14 death of her 73-year-old husband René Angélil.The 47-year-old singer looked pale as she got hugs from friends before boarding a private jet in Las Vegas with her three children in tow. This sighting comes just two days before Angélil’s funeral, which will be held at the Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal. The church is also where the couple had a lavish wedding in 1994.

Dion isn’t only grieving over the passing of her husband. Her brother also died on January 16, just two days after René died from throat cancer, her brother Daniel Dion lost his battle at aged 59 with brain, tongue and throat cancer.

With family: Also with Dion was her son René-Charles, 14, who wore a sweat outfit and a red hat

Also with Dion was her son René-Charles, 14, who wore a sweat outfit and a red hat

Off to face her fans: The couple are superstars in their native Canada and the funeral will be televised on three networks and flags will fly at half-staff, according to TMZ

A big goodbye: The funeral will be held at the Notre Dame Basilica. That is the same location of the couple's 1994 wedding

They were devoted to each other: The couple together on the red carpet at the BAMBI Awards in 2012

The couple together on the red carpet at the BAMBI Awards in 2012

In the early years of their relationship: Celine (center) with René (left) and Eddy Marnay (right) in 1985
Celine (center) with René (left) and Eddy Marnay (right) in 1985

Celine Dion's brother has few hours to live after battle with Cancer

Two days later, Celine’s 59-year-old brother Daniel also died from the same disease.

She must be going through hell right now losing two close people in the space of 2 days – to the same disease!!!