Celine Dion's husband, René Angélil, died January 14, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Angélil's death marked the end of one of Hollywood's most enduring relationships, which began way back in 1980 when Dion was just a petite singer in Canada. In honor of Angélil's legacy, we're revealing some facts about the popular couple you may not have known about.
What You Never Knew About Celine Dion's Marriage
Celine Dion's husband, René Angélil, died January 14, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Angélil's death marked the end of one of Hollywood's most enduring relationships, which began way back in 1980 when Dion was just a petite singer in Canada. In honor of Angélil's legacy, we're revealing some facts about the popular couple you may not have known about.
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Céline Dion experienced true heartbreak when her husband of 21 years, René Angélil, died on Jan. 14, 2016 after a long battle with throat cancer, according to People. She met Angélil when she was 12 and he was 38, and he managed her career up until his health forced him to step down in 2016, The Huffington Post reported. In his absence, Dion has been forced to take her own career by the horns for the first time. Thankfully, she hasn't done it alone.
We know: You've heard Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" about a zillion times, so maybe you're a little tired of the Titanic ballad, but how well do you really know the Grammy-winning artist behind the hit song?
She's been blessed with one of the most beautiful voices in the world, but Celine Dion has faced numerous tragedies throughout her life. From her humble upbringing, to medical issues that have threatened to derail her career, to the tragic deaths of not only her beloved husband, but also several other close family members, these heartbreaking moments will bring a tear to the eye of her many fans.