'I'm doing okay and we're all okay': Celine Dion, 51, fights back tears as she bravely performs just hours after her mother Thérèse's death aged 92
- The superstar, 51, paid tribute to her beloved mother during a performance in Miami on Friday
- Pausing the show, Celine paid tribute to her mother and told her fans that she was 'doing okay,' but said she'd been ill for some time
- Celine also told fans she likes to think that her mother waiting until her family were reunited, so they could all say goodbye before she passed away
- She added that she got a phonecall from nurses two days prior informing her that Thérèse was didn't have long left
- On Friday Celine took to Instagram to pay an emotional tribute to her mother, who had always championed her singing career
Celine Dion paid an emotional tribute to her late mother Thérèse Tanguay Dion on Friday as she took to the stage for a performance in Miami just a day after her death aged 92.
The hitmaker, 51, fought back tears as she paused her concert to tell fans she was 'doing okay,' and said she was grateful her entire family were able to say their goodbyes before she passed away.
Celine then launched into an emotionally charged performance while on-stage in Florida after announcing earlier in the day that Thérèse had passed away in Montreal.
Emotional: Celine Dion paused her concert in Miami on Friday to address the passing of her mother, Thérèse Tanguay Dion, late Thursday night
'I'm pretty sure that you heard the news about my mom passing away early this morning,' Celine began, which set off a loud collective sigh from the audience.
She then changed the sombre tone to a roar of cheers by assuring fans: 'But I'm doing okay and we're all okay.'
Fighting back tears, Dion went on to talk about how her mother was ill for quite awhile, and that the family knew she wouldn't be with them for long.
Goodbye: Thérèse Tanguay Dion passed away late Thursday night at the age of 92, (she and Celine are pictured together in Florida in 2010)
Touching moment: The hitmaker, 51, fought back tears as she paused her concert to tell fans she was 'doing okay'
Wow! Celine delivered a jaw-dropping performance in Florida that featured an array of incredible outfits, including a staggering white ballgown
Sad: 'I'm pretty sure that you heard the news about my mom passing away early this morning,' Celine began during a break in her show, which set off a loud collective sigh from the audience
She went on to reveal that the family got a call from nurses two days prior to tell them that 'her time was coming soon.'
'So last night I joined my brothers and sisters in Montreal, and I spent the evening at her bedside. We told stories. We sang songs. We hugged each other and we said our goodbyes,' she revealed, which pulled at the heartstrings of the crowd.
'We are pretty sure that mom waited for us to be all together one more time.'
It was that line that got the most reaction from fans.
Assurance: Dion quickly changed the sombre tone to a roar of cheers from the crowd by assuring fans: 'But I'm doing okay and we're all okay'
Her family's final goodbye: The Canadian native went on to talk about how her mother was ill for quite awhile, and that the family knew she wouldn't be with them for long
Confession: 'We are pretty sure that mom waited for us to be all together one more time,' the singer told the crowd which got a loud reaction from fans
Delivering the goods: The singer was still able to deliver a riveting performance
Sartorial chic: Celine also changed into smart black cigarette trousers and a dramatic oversized white blouse
Glamorous: She later donned a revealing black lace gown (left), and a disco-inspired silver jumpsuit
Tough: Celine earned a thunderous reception from fans as she took to the stage a day after her mother's death
Dion was still able to go on and belt out the rest of the show decked out on an eye-catching red sequin dress and matching heels.
The show was part of her Courage World Tour that began in September in Quebec City, and goes until September 18, 2020.
Nicknamed Maman Dion, Thérèse Tanguay Dion was the mother of 14 children, worked as a television host and was a proud philanthropist.
Celine often took her mother to her performances and was photographed with her at many red carpet events.
Shining star: The Canadian stunned in a red sequin dress for the performance
Spirited! The crowd was obviously moved by Dion's honesty and performance
Courageous endeavor: Dion is currently on her Courage World Tour that began last September
On Friday Celine took to Instagram to pay an emotional tribute to her mother following her death by sharing a black-and-white photo from her childhood alongside her 13 siblings.
The caption read, 'Maman, we love you so much… We dedicate tonight’s show to you and I’ll sing to you with all my heart. Love, Céline xx…'
Celine often took her mother with her to her performances and was photographed with her at red carpet events, and on her private jets during trips around the world.
On Mother's day in 2019 Celine gushed about her love for her mother writing: 'Now more than ever, I realise the importance of a mother’s role. Not only did you give me life, but you also wrote my destiny. I love you Mom.'
Long and winding road: The Courage World tour goes until September 2020
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