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Céline Dion has paid an emotional tribute to Dior executive Mathilde Favier following her death in a tragic car accident on Monday.
Favier, Dior’s longtime public relations director, and her partner, French film producer Nicolas Altmayer, were killed in a road crash in Airvault, France, on Monday. She was 57, while Altmayer was 61.
Following the news, Dion shared a photograph of herself with the French fashion executive, seemingly taken during a fitting for the sparkling Dior gown she wore while performing from the Eiffel Tower during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
"It is with great sadness that I have just learned of the tragic passing of Mathilde Favier and her partner, Nicolas Altmayer," Dion wrote in French on her Instagram Stories. "Mathilde was always so kind to me. A true source of joy and good humour; I could always count on her unwavering support, especially during my last stay in Paris."
"Mathilde, we will miss your smile," she added. "My deepest condolences to the entire Dior family, and of course to your dear children and all your loved ones. 'God unites those who love each other...'"
A number of celebrities also expressed their sadness in the comments beneath Dior’s announcement of Favier’s passing.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell wrote, "Many decades of friendship since 87 what a force of strength and joy for life @mathildefavier, my deepest condolences to her Children, family and loved ones... and to the family of her partner too...heartbreaking ..May you both Rest in Heavenly Peace (sic)."
Priyanka Chopra also responded with a crying emoji, while Jennifer Aniston posted heartbroken emojis. Anya Taylor Joy remembered Favier as "the kindest".
Model and singer Carla Bruni also shared several images of Favier, telling her followers that she was heartbroken by the loss.
"My dear Mathilde, this morning I am in disbelief: how is it possible that you left us like this?" she wrote. "You were like sunshine in the lives of your friends and family; you were radiant, joyful, always happy even in the darkest times."
Local prosecutors said the couple were travelling in a car that collided with a heavy goods vehicle coming from the opposite direction as they attempted to pass another vehicle. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
