Celine Dion's husband. Kindly forgive if my spelling is off. To cancer.
I've had it with this cancer crap.
I've had it with this cancer crap.
RIP Rene Angelil
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Another one taken from us now. Many people might not have liked Rene for appearing to be Celine's Svengali, but he was a wonderful, loving man to her and their children. He always put them first. RIP.
..Holy Jayzuss!!!!....this cancer thing is running amok amongst the celebs and pseudo-celebs......
May he be at peace. Thoughts to the family and friends. Yet another-- Lepplady - that makes three.
René Angélil, the husband of award-winning Canadian singer Celine Dion, died on Thursday at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer, Dion announced.
"It's with profound sadness that we are announcing that René Angélil, 73, died this morning at his Las Vegas home after a courageous battle with cancer. The family wishes to mourn in private," her website said. "Other information will be provided in the next few days."
The Canadian entertainment manager, who discovered Dion, 47, when she was 12-years-old and drove her career to stardom, married her in 1994 at a lavish wedding in Montreal's Notre Dame Basilica.
The couple have three sons, René-Charles, 14, and 5-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy.
His illness, first diagnosed in 1999, prompted Dion to put her career on hold in 2014, suspending her Las Vegas residency. Dion said Angélil supported her later return to the stage.
"My condolences to @CelineDion, and to the children, friends and loved ones of René Angélil on his passing," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted.
In Montreal, flags were flying at half-staff in honor of Angelil, a spokeswoman for the city's mayor, Denis Coderre, said on Thursday.
Angélil stepped down as Dion's manager in 2014, turning her career over to a friend of the couple but he remained involved in business decisions.
Dion told Good Morning America in early 2015 that Angélil, who had throat cancer, had to eat with the help of a feeding tube three times a day, and was not able to talk or swallow.[SPOILER]
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"It's with profound sadness that we are announcing that René Angélil, 73, died this morning at his Las Vegas home after a courageous battle with cancer. The family wishes to mourn in private," her website said. "Other information will be provided in the next few days."
The Canadian entertainment manager, who discovered Dion, 47, when she was 12-years-old and drove her career to stardom, married her in 1994 at a lavish wedding in Montreal's Notre Dame Basilica.
The couple have three sons, René-Charles, 14, and 5-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy.
His illness, first diagnosed in 1999, prompted Dion to put her career on hold in 2014, suspending her Las Vegas residency. Dion said Angélil supported her later return to the stage.
"My condolences to @CelineDion, and to the children, friends and loved ones of René Angélil on his passing," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted.
In Montreal, flags were flying at half-staff in honor of Angelil, a spokeswoman for the city's mayor, Denis Coderre, said on Thursday.
Angélil stepped down as Dion's manager in 2014, turning her career over to a friend of the couple but he remained involved in business decisions.
Dion told Good Morning America in early 2015 that Angélil, who had throat cancer, had to eat with the help of a feeding tube three times a day, and was not able to talk or swallow.[SPOILER]
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Even though Prince wrote it years ago for Celine after he found out that her niece had died, her song 'With This Tear' seems apt now.....
I think she loved him very much. Rip Rene.
...or My Heart Will Go On...
Three too many.May he be at peace. Thoughts to the family and friends. Yet another-- Lepplady - that makes three.
René Angélil, the husband of award-winning Canadian singer Celine Dion, died on Thursday at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer, Dion announced.
"It's with profound sadness that we are announcing that René Angélil, 73, died this morning at his Las Vegas home after a courageous battle with cancer. The family wishes to mourn in private," her website said. "Other information will be provided in the next few days."
The Canadian entertainment manager, who discovered Dion, 47, when she was 12-years-old and drove her career to stardom, married her in 1994 at a lavish wedding in Montreal's Notre Dame Basilica.
The couple have three sons, René-Charles, 14, and 5-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy.
His illness, first diagnosed in 1999, prompted Dion to put her career on hold in 2014, suspending her Las Vegas residency. Dion said Angélil supported her later return to the stage.
"My condolences to @CelineDion, and to the children, friends and loved ones of René Angélil on his passing," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted.
In Montreal, flags were flying at half-staff in honor of Angelil, a spokeswoman for the city's mayor, Denis Coderre, said on Thursday.
Angélil stepped down as Dion's manager in 2014, turning her career over to a friend of the couple but he remained involved in business decisions.
Dion told Good Morning America in early 2015 that Angélil, who had throat cancer, had to eat with the help of a feeding tube three times a day, and was not able to talk or swallow.[SPOILER]
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This man was well-loved on his own account. The flags will be at half-mast in Quebec.
Rene Angelil remembered as 'great Quebecer,' 'the king'
Rene Angelil remembered as 'great Quebecer,' 'the king'
Absolutely, they were considered Quebec Royalty.
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He had been in a "boy band" in the sixties. I think he's the guy on the left.
And this was them back together in 2009.
Celine is facing some hard times.
Celine Dion's brother has terminal cancer | Entertainment & Showbiz from CTV News
Celine Dion's brother has terminal cancer | Entertainment & Showbiz from CTV News
Oh, R.I.P... Celine always looked to be so in love with her husband, very sad for her and their families.
If only somebody could tell these people that there's a CURE. They don't have to die like this.
Her brother, Daniel, is dead. May he rest in peace.
Dang. The hits just keep coming for her, and not in a good way.
I've always liked Celine Dion, even if her music isn't always my taste.
I feel terrible for her and the families of David Bowie, Natalie Cole, and Alan Rickman.
All of these deceased passed away too soon.
We are a poorer world for their absence.
I've always liked Celine Dion, even if her music isn't always my taste.
I feel terrible for her and the families of David Bowie, Natalie Cole, and Alan Rickman.
All of these deceased passed away too soon.
We are a poorer world for their absence.
Wow, this is going to be tough on Celine. 
Her brother has passed now as well, according to the latest reports. Losing 2 loved ones within 2 days, it's gotta be tough on her. RIP's, mal.