Céline and René’s love affair started in the early stages of her life. Céline Dion was 12 years old when she was discovered by her manager, René Angélil, who later became her husband.
Rene and Celine began a personal relationship when she was 18, and he, 46, -a 28 year age gap.
They married on December 17, 1994, in a lavish wedding ceremony at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica, which was broadcast live on Canadian television.
The couple had difficulty conceiving, resorting to IVF.
Celine Dion has three children with her late husband, René Angélil. Her first son, René Charles, was born in 2001 and nine years later, at the age of 42, the singer revealed she was expecting twins, Eddy and Nelson.
Rene suffered a heart attack in 1991 at the age of 49.
In 1999 he was diagnosed with throat cancer and made a full recovery after treatment.
In 2009, Rene reportedly underwent a heart-related medical procedure to deal with arterial blockage.
In December 2013 he had more surgery for throat cancer.
In June 2014 Rene stepped down as wife Celine’s manager to focus on his health, but was still involved in business decisions related to her career.