Céline Dion and René Angélil: The Marriage
Céline Dion married Canadian manager and producer René Angélil in a private ceremony on December 17, 1994, at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal. The couple had first met in 1980 when Dion was 12 and Angélil was 38.
Wedding Details and Public Attention
The wedding attracted widespread media coverage because Dion was already an international star. The event was broadcast on television, and the couple later renewed their vows in Las Vegas in 2000 at a ceremony open to selected fans and media.
Later Life and Legacy
Angélil died of throat cancer on January 14, 2016. Dion has spoken publicly about their relationship and her grief. For more background on their life together, see the Céline Dion biography on Britannica.
