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René Angélil(1942-2016)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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René Angélil
A documentary on Celine Dion's 2008-2009 Taking Chances world tour.
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Celine: Through the Eyes of the World (2010)
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René Angélil was born on 16 January 1942 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for Céline Dion: The Colour of My Love Concert (1993), Omertà (2012) and L'apparition (1972). He was married to Céline Dion, Anne Renée and Denyse Duquette. He died on 14 January 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
BornJanuary 16, 1942
DiedJanuary 14, 2016(73)
BornJanuary 16, 1942
DiedJanuary 14, 2016(73)
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    • 2 nominations total

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Known for

Céline Dion: The Colour of My Love Concert (1993)
Céline Dion: The Colour of My Love Concert
7.5
TV Special
  • Producer(as René Angelil)
  • 1993
Omertà (2012)
Omertà
5.8
  • Dominic Fagazi(as René Angelil)
  • 2012
L'apparition (1972)
L'apparition
4.3
  • TV reporter(as René Angelil)
  • 1972
Après-ski (1971)
Après-ski
3.7
  • Actor(as René Angelil)
  • 1971

Credits

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Actor

  • Omertà (2012)
    Omertà
    5.8
    • Dominic Fagazi (as René Angelil)
    • 2012
  • Réal-Tv (2001)
    Réal-Tv
    7.0
    TV Series
    • René Angélil
    • 2001–2004
  • Bye-Bye (1968)
    Bye-Bye
    7.5
    TV Series
    • 1994
  • L'apparition (1972)
    L'apparition
    4.3
    • TV reporter (as René Angelil)
    • 1972
  • Après-ski (1971)
    Après-ski
    3.7
    • (as René Angelil)
    • 1971

Writer

  • L'apparition (1972)
    L'apparition
    4.3
    • Writer (as René Angelil)
    • 1972

Producer

  • Céline Dion: The Colour of My Love Concert (1993)
    Céline Dion: The Colour of My Love Concert
    7.5
    TV Special
    • co-executive producer (as René Angelil)
    • 1993

Videos8

Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
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Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
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Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Clip 1:06
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Clip 1:07
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Clip 1:07
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Clip 3:39
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
Celine: Through The Eyes of the World
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Celine: Through The Eyes of the World

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • René Angelil
  • Born
    • January 16, 1942
    • Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • Died
    • January 14, 2016
    • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA(throat cancer)
  • Spouses
      Céline DionDecember 17, 1994 - January 14, 2016 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Nelson Angélil
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    His parents were immigrants to Canada from Syria.
  • Quotes
    [on the many awards his wife, Céline Dion has won] She has over 200 trophies, and not one in our house; they're in storage. (People magazine, "The Power of Love" by Marisa Laudadio and Karen S. Schneider - December 3, 2007)

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  • When did René Angélil die?
    January 14, 2016
  • How did René Angélil die?
    Throat cancer
  • How old was René Angélil when he died?
    73 years old
  • Where did René Angélil die?
    Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
  • When was René Angélil born?
    January 16, 1942

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