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Celine Dion's Husband Rene Angclil Dead at 73

01/15/2016
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(Radio.com) Rene Angelil, husband of singer Celine Dion has died at age 73. Dion had previously postponed professional obligations to care for her ailing spouse who was fighting cancer.

A statement on Dion's official Facebook page reads "It is with deep sadness that we announce that Rene Angelil, aged 73, died this morning at her residence in Las Vegas after a long and courageous fight against cancer.

"The family wishes to live the mourning in privacy. Other information you will be provided in the next few days." Angelil and Dion were married in December of 1994. Read more here.

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