Celine Dion's Husband Dies at 73.

The husband of worldwide singing sensation Celine Dion, René Angélil, also a musician died on Thursday, January 14, after battling throat cancer, his rep confirmed. He was 73.

"René Angélil, 73, passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer," the statement we got read. 

Amidst this ugly development, "The family have requested that their privacy be respected at the moment; 

The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner also released a separate statement to Us Weekly regarding Angélil's death. It reads thus: 

"Mr. Angélil, 73, died of throat cancer at his home in Henderson while under the care of a physician," Clark County coroner John Fudenberg said in a statement. "We have determined Mr. Angélil’s death was due to natural causes. No further investigation into his death is expected. Our condolences go out to Mr. Angélil’s family and friends during this difficult time for them."