Celebrity | Celine Dion Celine Dion's Husband Dead at 73 René Angélil died of throat cancer By Evann Gastaldo Posted Jan 14, 2016 4:04 PM CST Copied Celine Dion, right, and husband Rene Angelil attend the ADISQ gala, the Quebec music industry awards in Montreal, Canada on Sunday Nov. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes) Celine Dion's husband, René Angélil, has died of throat cancer at age 73, his rep tells People in a statement. Angélil, who fought three bouts with cancer, died Thursday at his home in Las Vegas. He leaves behind three adult children from a previous relationship, as well as a 14-year-old son and 5-year-old twin boys with Dion. Dion, who returned to Las Vegas for a run of shows last year, shared her husband's last wishes in August. Read These Next FBI says 'person of interest' in Kirk killing is in custody. Two photos show 'person of interest' in Kirk shooting. Moment of silence for Kirk ends in House shouting match. Videos may have captured the shooter of Charlie Kirk on a roof. Report an error