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Days ahead of his 15th birthday, Celine Dion and Rene Angelil's teenage son Rene-Charles Angelil gave a heartfelt eulogy for his late father.
The 14-year-old hockey enthusiast spoke at his dad's funeral on Friday at Notre-Dame Basilica, in a moment that was livestreamed across the internet.
"Fifteen years is not a long time for a son to get to know his father. You had a busy life, but we were communicating through golf, hockey, poker and smoked meat and a lot of other wonderful food, bonding more and more as time went by," he said, getting a laugh at the "smoked meat" comment.
"You left me now with enough good memories of you to share with my younger brothers," he continued. "As they grow older without you being around, I'll make sure to pass on what I've learned from you. You are a tough act to follow, but with your help everything is going to be fine. Dad, I promise you here that we are all going to live up to your standards."
The "My Heart Will Go On" singer and the couple's 5-year-old twin boys Nelson and Eddy were also in mourning at today's event. Angelil also leaves behind three children from two previous marriages.
His older son, Patrick, also spoke during the ceremony.
"He never missed a chance to tell us he loved us," he told the crowd. "Now, more than ever, we realize how exceptional it was to have a father who never hesitated to say those so precious words."
Both Celine's husband and brother, Daniel, passed away from cancer this month. Angelil was 73.
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