Céline Dion's Husband René Angélil Dies at 73
He had been battling cancer for some time.
— -- Celine Dion's husband René Angélil has died at the age of 73, ABC News has confirmed.
Angélil, who has been married to the famed singer since 1994, had been battling cancer for some time.
"René Angélil, 73, passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer," a rep for the couple told People magazine. "The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment; more details will be provided at a later time."
Angélil had been Dion’s manager for more than 30 years, but stepped down in 2014 after his throat cancer returned. He underwent throat surgery that left him unable to swallow and talk.