Celine Dion pays an emotional tribute to late husband René Angélil as she marks the end of her Les Vegas residency

Celine Dion paid an emotional tribute to her late husband René Angélil as she joined her three children onstage to mark the end of her 16-year Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Saturday evening.

Following her final performance, the award-winning singer, 51, held hands with sons René-Charles, 18, Nelson and Eddy, eight, as she gazed adoringly at a nostalgic image of musical producer René, who tragically passed away in January 2016 after a battle with throat cancer at 73. 

Think Twice songstress Celine showcased her vocal prowess to a sold-out crowd as her critically-acclaimed run came to an end, after captivating more than 4.5 million fans with 1,141 gigs for nearly two decades at the entertainment venue.

The powerhouse put on a typically moving show as she performed a series of her chart-topping hits, as well as her new song Flying on My Own from her upcoming album, Courage, due for release in November.