After a long battle with cancer, Celine Dion's husband, Rene Angelil has passed away.  He was 73 years old.

People is reporting that his rep confirmed he passed away Thursday morning, January 14, 2016 at his home in Las Vegas.

Rene and Celine had three children together, Rene-Charles, 14, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 5.

 

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