Severe sciatica and neuritis, as well as bouts of bronchitis, pneumonia, and digestive infections in winter, nearly disabled Renié, but she continued giving lessons and concerts despite the intense level of sedatives she was taking. When Tournier retired from the Conservatoire after 35 years, Renié was offered the job, but declined, (amusedly) saying she was four years older than Tournier. She was given the Legion of Honor in 1954. The next year, she gave a concert, featuring "Légende", saying it was the last time she would play it, and died a few months later in March, 1956 in Paris, France.