[post_page_title]A tragic passing[/post_page_title]
Against the odds, the couple’s marriage lasted more than two decades. Celebrities rarely ever make their relationship last that long, especially when there’s such a prominent age gap between them. However, these two proved that their bond was a genuine one that couldn’t be broken by anything.
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Well, almost anything. Sadly, the only reason that these two aren’t together anymore is that René passed away in 2016. He succumbed to a heart attack after months of being ill. His departure was almost too much for the singer to bear, especially as her brother also lost his life several days later.