A Life-Changing Diagnosis
In 1999, Celine was still riding the wave of success that came with her song ‘My Heart Will Go On’ (used in the box office smash Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) becoming a global hit when tragedy struck in her private life – her husband/manager Rene Angelil was diagnosed with throat cancer.
A Canadian musical producer, talent manager and singer, Rene Angelil’s illness meant Celine would have to alter her work commitments in order to look after him.