Celine Dion has cancelled two upcoming Las Vegas concerts in light of the passing of her husband, Rene Angelil.
Dion released a statement on her website announcing the cancellation.
"With heavy hearts, we regret to inform you that Celine performances Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace have been cancelled. Celine will return to The Colosseum on February 23 to resume performances... All of us at AEG and at Caesars Palace have Celine and her children in our thoughts and prayers."
As previously reported, Angelil died after a long battle with throat cancer, he served as Dion's manager and was 73 years old. He was only two days away from his 74th birthday.
Dion's representatives confirmed the news yesterday saying, “Rene Angélil, 73, passed away this morning as his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer,” the rep said in a statement. “The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment; more details will be provided at a later time.”
Angelil and Dion have twin boys, Eddy and Nelson, 5.