Celine Dion paid tribute to her former accomplice, press officer Francine Chaloult, who died earlier this week. The singer turned to her official social networks to mark the departure of the one she "will always love".

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“As a show-business conductor, you masterfully directed the artists who agreed to play a Symphony of Friendship composed by you. Endearing press secretary, funny and generous, communications strategist, your determination was scary and nothing and no one could resist you. You demanded top billing and spectacular media coverage. The journalists knew it and respected a partition written by you “, can we read in a publication shared on the Instagram account of Celine Dion.

The missive is accompanied by a photo where Celine Dion and Francine Chaloult pose with their respective spouses, the late René Angélil and Georges-Hébert Germain.

“Now it’s up to all of us to orchestrate your Farewell Symphony. Now glued-tight against Georges-Hébert, your great love found again, enjoy the show without false notes that we offer you, with a heavy heart and a blurred look. I know you will continue to take care of us mom. You have taught and given me a lot; I loved you, I love you and will always love you … “, writes the singer, before asking her” one last little favor “.

“Kiss René for me. »

Francine Chaloult died at the age of 82, Liberal MP Pierre Arcand announced on Tuesday. Throughout her career, she has represented artists such as Céline Dion, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Diane Dufresne, Gilles Vigneault, Isabelle Boulay and Roch Voisine. She had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for several years.