Celine Dion says she's 'touched' by outpouring of support

Celine Dion and Rene-Charles, the 15-year-old son of Rene Angelil, at the funeral at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.

Celine Dion is thanking the public for their love and support as she grieves the loss of husband Rene Angelil and her brother, Daniel.

In a statement on her website, the superstar singer from Quebec says she's "deeply touched" by the well wishes.

"We have felt your love for Rene, and your prayers and compassion have helped us during this most difficult time... more than you'll ever know. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Dion also thanked the Quebec government for honouring Angelil with a state funeral last week and thanked those who helped with the tribute.

"We will never forget all of the kindness that you have bestowed upon us," she said.

Angelil, who was Dion's longtime manager, died on Jan. 14 of throat cancer in Las Vegas. He was 73.

Her brother Daniel Dion died of cancer two days after Angelil.