Celine Dion's Husband Angelili Is Dead

                         

                                  Celine Dion's husband Rene Angelili has died at 73.

                                               

                        

                               

The singer released a statement on Thursday to People magazine which read: 'Rene Angelil, 73, passed away this morning as his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer. 

'The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment; more details will be provided at a later time.' In August, Dion revealed her husband's final wish was to be with the singer when he passed away.

Recalling their conversation, she said: 'I'll say, 'You're scared? I understand. Talk to me about it.'

'And René says to me, 'I want to die in your arms.' OK, fine, I'll be there, you'll die in my arms.'