Celine Dion's weekend concerts cancelled after Rene Angelil's death

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Celine Dion's weekend concerts cancelled after Rene Angelil's death

Relaxnews Published Friday, January 15, 2016 8:48AM EST Last Updated Friday, January 15, 2016 11:13AM EST

Celine Dion and husband Rene Angelil pose for photos after being decorated with the Order of Canada in Quebec City on Friday July 26, 2013. (Jacques Boissinot / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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Celine Dion has cancelled her Las Vegas performances this weekend following the death of her husband, manager Rene Angelil.

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." It added: "All of us at AEG and at Caesars Palace have Celine and her children in our thoughts and prayers."

Dion's next scheduled performance is February 23.

Angelil, Dion's husband of 21 years, passed away on January 14 following a long battle with cancer.