Whitney Houston
7 Oct
Cissy Houston, the powerhouse gospel singer and mother of the legendary Whitney Houston, has passed away at the age of 91. A true queen of soul, Cissy’s voice not only graced the stages of gospel but also helped behind some of music’s greatest names, from Elvis Presley to Aretha Franklin. READ ALOS; Whitney Houston’s mom,…
7 Oct
Cissy Houston, the Grammy-winning mother of the late Whitney Houston, has died, her daughter-in-law said in a statement Monday. She was 91 years old. "It saddens my heart to announce the passing of my beloved Queen Cissy Houston today! Please keep the Houston family in your prayers," Pat Houston wrote on Instagram. Born Emily Drinkard,…
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