René Angélil, Céline Dion’s husband, died of cancer at age 73 in January 2016. Reports at the time said he had been battling throat cancer for years, and Céline later paid repeated tributes to him, including on anniversaries of his death.

What happened

  • He had a long fight with throat cancer and died at home in Las Vegas.
  • His passing was announced publicly by the family, who asked for privacy.
  • Céline has spoken over the years about how deeply she continues to miss him.

More context

René Angélil was not only Céline Dion’s husband, but also her longtime manager. They married in 1994 and had three sons together. After his death, Céline often described him as still being an important part of her life.

Current note

As of the latest reporting, there is no new development about him because he passed away in 2016; recent coverage has focused on Céline honoring his memory.