Celine Dion’s Husband René Angélil Has Died

René Angélil, husband of Celine Dion, has passed away, according to PEOPLE. 

"Rene Angelil, 73, passed away this morning as his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer," a representative said in a statement. "The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment; more details will be provided at a later time."

Angélil served as both a mentor and a manager to Dion throughout her career. He is survived by the couple's children, René-Charles, 14, and 5-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy. He is also survived by two adult children from a previous relationship, Anne-Marie, Patrick and Jean-Pierre.