Veteran Singer Celine Dion's Husband Dies of Cancer

Rene Angelil, husband of award-winning singer Celine Dion, has died aged of 73 after a long battle with cancer. The singer's team confirmed the sad news in a post on her Facebook page.

"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," said Team Celine.

The late Anglil was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1998. The couple have sons Rene-Charles, 14, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 5.

...may his soul rest in peace - Amen!