Celine Dion Breaks Down as She Talks About Husband's Cancer Battle

Singer Celine Dion broke down during an emotional interview with ABC News’ Deborah Roberts as she talked about helping her husband, René Angélil, as he battles cancer.

Angélil, 73, has throat cancer, and Dion has been feeding him through a tube three times a day, the singer told ABC News.

“We are taking life one day at a time,” Dion said. “[But] we are choosing to live.”

Angélil first was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1999, and Dion took a break from her Las Vegas residency last year when he was diagnosed again.

The couple has been married since 1994 and have three sons, a 14-year-old and twin 4-year-olds.

Dion, 46, will return to Caesars Palace Las Vegas in August.

Twitter users expressed support for the singer.

I will always be a fan of @celinedion. I support her in everything no matter what ❤️

— marie (@dionxmh_) March 24, 2015

Rene has to be fed through a feeding tube now? Oh God my heart is breaking for @celinedion

— Stephanie (@writingisfunxo) March 24, 2015

My prayers are with her and her family. Cancer is hard on you, no matter who you are. http://t.co/pFbaPXhju9

— Thirddyfrk (@WickedAhjumma) March 24, 2015

@hotmail_kay @Celine_islife @celinedion I'm so emotional already! her crying breaks my heart

— marie (@dionxmh_) March 24, 2015

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