

Celine Dion, 47, did not attend her brother Daniel’s funeral on Jan. 25. After a long week of memorials, services, and a funeral for her deceased husband Rene Angelil, she was “too devastated” to muster up the strength to do it all over again. Here’s what we know.
Daniel Dion, 59, died on Saturday, January 16 in Montreal, Canada from a devastating combination of throat, tongue and brain cancer, Celine Dion‘s publicist, Francine Chaloult, confirmed. His tragic death comes as another blow to his little sister, 47, who has already had a very devastating 2016. First her husband, Rene Angelil, 73, died after a long battle with cancer, and now her beloved older brother has met the same fate. May he rest in peace.
So sad! Celine Dion, 47, is newly grieving the loss of her husband of 21 years Rene Angelil, who died after a 20 month battle with terminal throat cancer, and now he’s about to lose her 59-year-old brother Daniel Dion to the same disease. It’s been reported that his death is impending and he has only “hours” to live. Read on to learn more about her beloved older brother.
Celine Dion is living a nightmare. Not only did she lose her longtime husband Rene Angelil, 73, on Jan. 14 but HollywoodLife.com can exclusively confirm that her 59-year-old brother, Daniel Dion, is dying of a very similar throat cancer. We spoke with Celine’s rep Kim Jakwerth, who tells us that Celine is heartbroken over not only the passing of her husband but of the impending death of her brother.