American singer and actress Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48, her publicist Kristen Foster has said
Police said she died in her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she had been staying as a guest.
Houston was one of the most celebrated female singers of all time, with hits including I Will Always Love You and Saving All My Love For You.
But her later career was overshadowed by substance abuse and her turbulent marriage to singer Bobby Brown.
Police spokesman Mark Rosen told reporters Houston was pronounced dead at 15:55 pm (23:55 GMT) in her room on the fourth floor of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Fire department personnel and members of hotel security were attempting to resuscitate her when police arrived at the scene, he said, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
The cause of her death remains unclear but Mr Rosen said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent".
Six-time GRAMMY(r) winner Whitney Houston was one of the world's greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades. Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs. A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice.
Houston was known for her string of hits in the Eighties and Nineties, including "The Greatest Love of All," "I Will Always Love You," "How Will I Know" and "I'm Every Woman." She also had an acting career, appearing in The Bodyguard and Waiting to Exhale. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Rest in Peace Whitney
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm, you were a musical icon. You will always be remembered Whitney as we continue to listen and love your songs.....Rest in Peace!
ReplyDeleteWhitney lives forever through her wonderful songs! She will be truly missed by everyone who appreciates good music. R. I. P
ReplyDeleteRIP Whitney ... The world will miss you
ReplyDeleteRIP WHITNEY, WE WILL MISS U,UR SONG HAS HEALED ALOT OF PPLE.REST IN PEACE
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ReplyDeleteThe sad end of drug abuse...!!what a nostalgic life...R.I.P Whitney!!
ReplyDeleteAwww mehnnnnnnnn :-( RIP Whitney :-(
ReplyDeleteREST IN PEACE WHITNEY. I WILL MISS YOU AND THE WHOLE WORLD WILL MISS YOU TOO. LOVE YOU ALWAYS
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ReplyDeleteWhitney, you are gone but will be remembered always in my life. Your music kept me company as I travelled along the path difficulties of life in 1987. Your music tittleed I CAN,T LIVE WITHOUT YOU was my soul comforter. May your gentle soul rest in peace till we shall meet to part no more. I still love you as well as your left behing memories. R I P.
I'm lost for words not just because we have just lost a rear Gem and a bunch of talents but also because of her tumultuous latter days on earth. I thought someone who brought a lot of joy into the heart of many would herself deserve to live her life in joy but God knows better than we all do. Find peace, rest, and mercy with your Lord Whitney Houston. Good bye amiable songstress.
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace Whitney Houston.
ReplyDeleteMy most desired feminine singer, what a great loss to the world? but He knows better and loves you more than we do. Rest in the bossom of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteMy most desired feminine singer, what a great loss to the world? but He knows better and loves you more than we do. Rest in the bossom of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteMy SweetHeart u are gone. . .i ll always love u.Though I never get to meet u in person,yet I can't stop loving u.The sweet memories as created in your songs is what am keeping with me. Adieu my sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteWhitney, I never knew you in person, but you are dear to my heart cos of the great talent God bestowed upon you, I have been touched by it and I admire it a lot, but what can I say now that you are gone? I WILL MISS YOU AND THE WORLD WILL SURELY MISS YOU, I CAN ONLY WISH NOW THAT YOU ARE AT THE BOSOM OF JESUS CHRIST. ADIEU WHITNEY HOUSTON
ReplyDeletemay her soul rest in peace.
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