Celine Dion has faced life-changing hardships in her life. The renowned singer suffered the loss of her husband of 21 years, René Angélil, who lost his battle with throat cancer at 73.
Celine Dion and Rene Angelil in Canada in 1994, Rene Angelil | Source: Getty Images
Besides being her life partner, René also played the role of her manager. The couple’s love story dates back to when Celine was only 12. The singer had submitted a demo song she had written with her mother when René discovered her talent.The manager made it his life’s mission to make her a star. Before becoming a manager, René was in a Canadian pop-rock group called The Baronets. But after leaving the band, he built a successful career as a music manager.
Celine was also not his first wife; René was married twice, first to Denyse Duquette from 1966-1972, then to singer Anne Renée from 1974-1980.
