Celine Dion was married to René Angélil for 21 years before his sad passing in January 2016. A representative announced that the music manager died at his Las Vegas home after a “long and courageous battle against cancer.” He was 73 years old.
Celine Dion arriving for the state funeral service at Notre-Dame Basilica on January 22, 2016 in Montreal, Canada. | Source: Getty Images
Angélil left behind his five-time Grammy Award-winning wife, whom he married in December 1994, including the couple’s three children. Years later, Dion revealed her own health struggles.
Céline Dion René Angélil on their wedding day on December 17, 1994 in Montreal, Canada. | Source: Getty Images
In an emotional video shared on Instagram in December 2022, she disclosed her diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome. She announced the cancellation of her European tour due to her condition and expressed deep sadness over the decision.
