Celine Dion's husband, Rene Angelil lost his long battle with cancer this week. The sad news was announced on the singer's official Las Vegas concert web site. Her upcoming performances at Caesars Palace's The Colosseum have been cancelled and will resume on February 23rd.
Read the notice in full below: 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 earlier today announced the death of her husband Rene Angelil after a long fight with cancer. The couple had celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary last month. 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. We are sorry, too, for the fans who have travelled to see Celine perform this weekend. Those who purchased tickets with a credit card for the cancelled performances will be automatically refunded. Those who purchased tickets with cash may present tickets at the original point of sale for a refund. Ticket holders who purchased through axs.com may call 877.4CELINE or 888.9.AXS.TIX. Fans already in Las Vegas in need of further assistance, please visit the Box Office at The Colosseum.Videos