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René Angélil, Céline Dion's Husband, Dies At 73

The former musician who also managed Céline Dion's career had been battling throat cancer since 1999.

René Angélil, Céline Dion's Husband, Dies At 73
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René Angélil, Céline Dion's husband, has died at 73 years old. 

A message on Dion's official Facebook account read that Angélil died Thursday morning in Las Vegas.

Angélil had been battling throat cancer since 1999. 

The Canadian-born Angélil was a musician and later managed Dion. They were married in 1994. 

Angélil is survived by his wife and five children.

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