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"According to his final wishes, his Funeral will be held at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, where 21 years ago, he chose to marry the one who will remain as the great love of his life, the artist for which he had the most respect, the woman who gave him light and happiness until his very last breath," it read.

Posted with a photo of Angélil, the tribute read: "He will be remembered as a gentle man, generous and kind, an unprecedented visionary, a modern Pygmalion, a Renaissance man.

"All who had the privilege of knowing him and of working closely with him, whether personally or professionally, salute a leader and a man of great intelligence and wisdom."

A Chapel of Rest that will be open to the public will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21 and a religious service will be held the next day.

Dion canceled her performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on January 16 and January 17, but she will be returning the post noted that she will take the stage there on Feb. 3 for "a Celebration of Life."