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What to know about Celine Dion's three children

YI-JIN YU
·3 min read

For over four decades, Celine Dion has dazzled fans as an iconic pop superstar, but out of the spotlight, the "My Heart Will Go On" singer is also a mother of three.

Dion and her late husband and manager René Angélil, who died in 2016, shared three sons -- René-Charles Angélil and twins Nelson and Eddy Angélil.

After announcing in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome, Dion has leaned on her sons for support.

In March, the singer posted on Instagram a photo of herself with René-Charles, Nelson and Eddy to mark International SPS Awareness Day.

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"I am deeply grateful for the love and support from my kids, family, team and all of you!," she captioned the photo, in part.

Earlier this year, in February, Dion made a surprise appearance at the 66th Grammy Awards, where she was escorted on stage by René-Charles.

PHOTO: Rene-Charles Angelil escorts Celine Dion as she speaks onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images )
PHOTO: Rene-Charles Angelil escorts Celine Dion as she speaks onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images )

Starting in June, fans will get to see a behind-the-scenes look at Dion's battle with stiff-person syndrome.

The singer announced on Instagram that her documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion," will debut on Prime Video on June 25, 2024.

Get to know more about Dion's three kids below.

René-Charles Angélil

PHOTO: In this May 22, 2016, file photo, singer Celine Dion and son Rene Charles Angelil pose in the press room at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. (FilmMagic via Getty Images, FILE)
PHOTO: In this May 22, 2016, file photo, singer Celine Dion and son Rene Charles Angelil pose in the press room at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. (FilmMagic via Getty Images, FILE)

Dion and Angélil welcomed René-Charles Angélil on Jan. 25, 2001.

Dion shared a birthday tribute to her eldest son on Instagram in 2022 and wrote in part, "I've been thriving as I watch you grow. Your intelligence, your generosity, your courage, and your great sensitivity never cease to move me."

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The 23-year-old is also a musician like his parents.

In 2021, he released an EP under the name RC Angélil titled "CasiNo.5." The track list includes the songs "Mamba Mentality," "MONEY, THRILLS, AND REST," "NO Ls," "GG4" and "LV."

"I’m so proud of my son. My love for him is so strong, and it touches me deeply that one of his passions is also one of mine," Dion wrote on social media at the time.

Nelson and Eddy Angélil

PHOTO:Celine Dion and her sons after the game of the Boston Bruins against the New York Rangers at the TD Garden, March 21, 2024, in Boston. (Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)
PHOTO:Celine Dion and her sons after the game of the Boston Bruins against the New York Rangers at the TD Garden, March 21, 2024, in Boston. (Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dion and Angélil welcomed twins Nelson and Eddy on Oct. 23, 2010.

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In October 2020, to mark the tenth birthday of her "beautiful boys," Dion shared three childhood photos of her twins on Instagram.

"Nelson and Eddy, you have been bringing so much joy, love and laughter into our lives every single day for the past 10 years," she wrote in the caption. "You make me, your big brother and your Dad, who is for sure watching over you, so very proud."

PHOTO: In this July 17, 2017, file photo, Celine Dion is shown out with her twins, Eddy and Nelson, in Paris. (NurPhoto via Getty Images, FILE)
PHOTO: In this July 17, 2017, file photo, Celine Dion is shown out with her twins, Eddy and Nelson, in Paris. (NurPhoto via Getty Images, FILE)

Both the twins and their elder brother all appear to be hockey fans. In November 2023, they posed for photos with their famous mom and players from the Montreal Canadiens in the locker room after a game against the Vegas Golden Knights, according to Dion's Instagram.

"My boys and I had such a fun time visiting with the Montreal Canadiens after their hockey game with Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas Monday night. They played so well, what a game!!" Dion captioned the photos with her sons. "Thank you for meeting us after the game, guys! That was memorable for all of us."

What to know about Celine Dion's three children originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.com