Celine Dion’s Brother, 59, Dies of Cancer

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Just two days after her husband, René Angélil, died of cancer, Celine Dion has also lost her brother to cancer. Daniel, 59, died Saturday, from cancer of the brain, throat, and tongue, Dion’s office reports. He was one of 14 children. “His last days were in the wonderful care of the doctors and personnel at Maison Adhémar-Dion, a palliative care center in Terrebonne Québec,†said an official statement. “For those wishing to send flowers, a donation to that organization would be very much appreciated.â€

Celine Dion’s Brother, 59, Dies of Cancer