- Celine Dion is in mourning
- Her friend and publicist Francine Chaloult died
- She paid tribute and said: "Kiss René for me"
Celine Dion, 54, wrote touching words after the death of a beloved friend. Her publicist Francine Chaloult died at the age of 82 on Tuesday. Celine paid her respects on Instagram.
Celine Dion asks late friend to "Kiss René for me"
Celine Dion paid tribute to Francine Chaloult with an old group photo. Celine's late husband René Angélil, who passed away in 2016, is also seen in the picture.
In memory, Celine wrote to her former publicist: "Endearing press officer, funny and generous, communications strategist, your determination was scary and nothing and no one could resist you."
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Affectionately, Celine also called her "mom" in the post. "You have taught and given me a lot; I loved you, I love you and will always love you," she added.
Celine concluded: "P.S. Can I ask you last small favour? Kiss René for me..." René Angélil was Celine Dion's longtime husband who died of cancer in 2016.
Six years have passed since the tragic loss, and the Canadian singer has been raising the couple's three sons, including their now 11-year-old twins.
According to Radio-Canada, Francine Chaloult was born in 1939 and was a respected press officer in the music scene of Quebec. She was preceded in death by her husband, the French-Canadian writer Georges-Hébert Germain.
