Toronto (ANTARA News) – Canadian singer Celine Dion has decided to take a break from the entertainment world.
The superstar canceled events in Las Vegas and a planned tour of Asia in the fall, to focus on the health of her husband and herself.
“I want to devote all my strength and energy to healing my husband, and to do this, it is important for me to devote time to him and our children,” Dion said in a statement cited by Reuters.
Dion's husband, René Angélil, underwent surgery in December to remove a tumor. Dion himself is battling an illness that has caused inflammation in his throat muscles. He was unable to present his planned show in Las Vegas on July 29.
The Canadian-born singer said it was very difficult for her and her husband to battle the illness while managing their performing schedule and raising their three children.
“I also want to apologize to all my fans around the world for disappointing them, and I thank them very much for their love and support,” he said, according to Reuters.
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