Angélil left behind his five-time Grammy Award-winning wife, whom he married in December 1994, including the couple’s three children. Years later, Dion revealed her own health struggles.

In an emotional video shared on Instagram in December 2022, she disclosed her diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome. She announced the cancellation of her European tour due to her condition and expressed deep sadness over the decision.

Following the loss of her long-time spouse and facing her illness, Dion has remained strong with the support of their three sons, René-Charles, and youngest twins Nelson and Eddy, 13. René-Charles is her eldest child and was born in January 2001.

He has been in the public eye since infancy, always by his mother’s side. From being photographed as a baby and then as a teenager, to now being a young adult with a beard, here is René-Charles’s dramatic transformation that makes him look older than his age.

René-Charles at Six Months Old

René-Charles was baptized at six months old in July 2001 in Montreal, Quebec. He was photographed with his parents leaving the chapel of the Notre-Dame Basilica.

At the time, the infant had a round face with soft, rosy cheeks and bright, curious eyes. His light brown hair was sparse and fine. He wore a simple, white baby outfit with delicate patterns.

Held lovingly by his world-famous mom Dion in the next image, he looked curious and content, perfectly capturing a tender moment between mother and son.

René-Charles at 15 Months Old

During a family outing in March 2002 in New York City, René-Charles was pictured with his mom and dad again. He wore a cozy, navy blue coat with a matching hat, keeping him warm in the chilly weather. His parents stood proudly beside him, reflecting their happiness and unity as a family.

By September 2002, during a casual day out in Paris, René-Charles at 20 months old, had grown further. His light brown hair was slightly longer, framing his face more fully. His features were more pronounced, and his expressions showed curiosity and liveliness.

René-Charles at Six Years Old

In March 2007, René-Charles was pictured with his mother at Disneyland. Dion stood beside her son, both looking delighted to be at the “Sleeping Beauty” castle.

As a first-time parent, the “I’m Alive” hitmaker once gushed in an interview, “I love being a mom – it relaxes me to read stories to him, do finger painting, play with Play-Doh. I think people have a hard time imagining I can have a normal life, but I do.”

René-Charles at Seven Years Old

A family outing in Paris in May 2008 saw René-Charles photographed with his parents leaving the Four Seasons George V hotel. René-Charles, who held his mother’s hand, had his long brown hair parted on the side.

René-Charles at Eight Years Old

In March 2009, René-Charles attended his father’s book launch in Montreal. He had long brown hair that framed his youthful face and his features had become more refined.

By June 2009, René-Charles accompanied Angélil, to an event where he became an officer of the National Order. In this picture, René-Charles had shorter brown hair, neatly styled and his facial features showed further maturity.

René-Charles at Nine Years Old

At age nine in 2010, René-Charles attended an premiere event with his parents. He still had short brown hair and his face had become fuller, showing signs of further growth and maturity. His confident demeanor reflected his comfortable presence at the event, highlighting his continued development and evolving style.

René-Charles at Ten Years Old

René-Charles and his siblings Nelson and Eddy accompanied their parents at Caesars Palace in February 2011. He still had brown hair which seemed shorter than the year prior.

René-Charles at 14 Years Old

At 14 years old, René-Charles mourned the death of his beloved father just a week before turning 15. He delivered a heart-wrenching eulogy, saying, “Fifteen years is not a long time for a son to get to know his father. […] You left me now with enough good memories of you to share with my younger brothers.”

René-Charles was photographed with his mother Dion, and his siblings at his dad’s funeral. As a teenager at the time, his face had developed significantly, showing more defined and mature features.

René-Charles at 15 Years Old

Four months after his father’s funeral, René-Charles accompanied his award-winning mother to the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. The duo posed happily as the songstress held her trophy from the evening while her son sported a clean-shaven look with his hair sleeked back.