Celine Dion’s husband,Rene Angelil Dies at 73

René Angélil, husband of legendary singer Céline Dion, has died after years of battling with cancer. One of his representatives confirmed exclusively to People yesterday.

“Rene Angelil, 73, passed away this morning as his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer,” “The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment; more details will be provided at a later time.

Angélil, who guided Dion’s career as her manager and mentor, is survived by the couple’s three children and adult children from a previous marriage.