Celine Dion cancels all shows over throat illness

(MENAFN- Arab News) LAS VEGAS: Celine Dion has cleared her calendar of all scheduled performances saying she needs to focus on her health her husband's recovery from a cancerous tumor and raising their three young children.

The superstar vocalist canceled concerts that were slated through March 22 2015 including a tour of Asia planned for the fall and regular shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas show organizers announced recently.

'I want to devote every ounce of my strength and energy to my husband's healing and to do so it's important for me to dedicate this time to him and to our children' Dion 46 said in a statement. 'I also want to apologize to all my fans everywhere for inconveniencing them and I thank them so much for their love and support.'

Dion's husband Rene Angelil had a cancerous tumor removed in December and she said it has been a struggle to deal with the disease and juggle a full schedule of performances.