Celine Dion’s husband and former manager, Rene Angelil, has died after a years-long battle with throat cancer.
“Rene Angelil, 73, passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle. The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment,” said the rep in a statement.
Rene Angelil passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer. https://t.co/JOeLaOfbSB
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) January 14, 2016
Angelil was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 1999, when Dion took a brief career break to help him recover. Angelil’s cancer returned in 2014, after recovering from a tumour surgery in 2013.
The 5 times Grammy winner first met Angelil when she was only 12-years-old and went on to manage her thriving career. To date, Dion has recorded over 25 studio albums and she is one of the world’s highest paid recording artists.
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The couple have 3 children together: Rene-Charles Jr., 14, and 5-year-old twins Eddy, and Nelson. Angelil also has 3 other children from 2 previous marriages.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dion’s family and loved ones during their time of loss. RIP Angelil.
Sources: Dailymail, BBC, People.
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