Cissy Houston, Mother of Whitney Houston and Renowned Gospel Singer, Dies at 91

Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, has passed away at the age of 91. Cissy Houston was a renowned gospel singer and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside legendary musicians such as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. She died on October 7, 2024, in her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease.

Whitney Houston’s Biography:

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, and model. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Cissy Houston, a gospel singer, and John Houston, an army serviceman and entertainment executive.

Whitney Houston’s music career spanned over three decades, during which she became one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide. She was known for her powerful, soulful voice and iconic songs such as “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” and “Saving All My Love for You.”

Timeline of Whitney Houston’s Life:

August 9, 1963: Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Cissy Houston and John Houston.
1967: Whitney began singing in the junior gospel choir at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where her mother was the choir director.
1977: Whitney started performing as a backing vocalist for her mother’s band, The Sweet Inspirations.
1980: Whitney signed with Arista Records and released her debut album, “Whitney Houston,” which became a huge commercial success.
1985: Whitney released her second album, “Whitney,” which included the hit singles “Saving All My Love for You” and “How Will I Know.”
1987: Whitney starred in the film “The Bodyguard” alongside Kevin Costner, which became one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
1992: Whitney released her third album, “I’m Your Baby Tonight,” which included the hit singles “I’m Your Baby Tonight” and “My Love Is Your Love.”
1994: Whitney married Bobby Brown, a singer and member of the R&B group New Edition.
1995: Whitney released her fourth album, “Waiting to Exhale,” which included the hit singles “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” and “Count On Me.”
2000: Whitney released her fifth album, “Heartbreak Hotel,” which included the hit singles “Heartbreak Hotel” and “It’s Not Right but It’s Okay.”
2002: Whitney released her sixth album, “Just Whitney,” which included the hit singles “Whatchulookinat” and “One of Those Days.”
2007: Whitney released her seventh album, “I Look to You,” which included the hit singles “I Look to You” and “Million Dollar Bill.”
2012: Whitney passed away on February 11, 2012, at the age of 48, due to an accidental drowning in her hotel room bathtub in Beverly Hills, California.
Awards and Accolades:

Throughout her career, Whitney Houston won numerous awards and accolades, including:

6 Grammy Awards
2 Emmy Awards
30 Billboard Music Awards
22 American Music Awards
16 NAACP Image Awards
1 Academy Award nomination

Whitney Houston’s legacy continues to inspire and influence new generations of musicians and fans around the world.