UPDATE

Céline Dion’s Brother Is Dying Of Cancer

Canadian superstar’s husband passed away yesterday from the same disease!

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Superstar singer Céline Dion was dealt another round of horrible news just a day after her husband, René Angélil, died of cancer: her brother Daniel is also dying of the dreaded disease!

René succumbed to throat cancer yesterday, at age 73. Today, a representative for Céline told Page Six that Daniel, 59, is very sick and not expected to survive much longer.

Céline, 47, is one of 14 children.

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Their sister Claudette told “The Journal of Montreal” that Daniel was stricken with cancer of the throat, tongue and brain!

“It’s very painful,” Claudette said.

The 89-year-old matriarch of the family, Thérèse, is with Daniel now, as are other family members and friends.

Be strong, Céline.