Celine Dion's husband, manager, and mentor has passed away after a battle with throat cancer. He was first diagnosed back in 2013. One of his representatives released the following statement to People magazine:

"Rene Angelil, 73, passed away this morning as his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer. The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment; more details will be provided at a later time."

Rene had six children; three from a previous relationship, and three with Celine - a 14-year-old son, also called Rene, and five-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson.

Speaking of her husband's illness when he was diagnosed, Celine was philosophical, saying: "Life is not always perfect. You have to deal with it. Whatever life imposes - sickness, or whatever, you don’t have a choice. This is life, this is nature." 

Since news broke of his passing, celebrities have been paying tribute on twitter. 


Via Metro