All You Need to Know About Her Parents – Hollywood Life
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“I Will Always Love You” singer Whitney Houston was a successful singer and actress who tragically died on Feb. 11, 2012. During her life, she became one of the bestselling recording artists of all time and even went on to win six Grammy Awards. She also starred in hit movies like The Bodyguard, Sparkle, and Waiting To Exhale. Despite being a successful songstress herself, Whitney was raised by her talented mother, Cissy Houston, who was also a singer. Unfortunately, Cissy died at the age of 91 in October 2024. Keep reading to learn more about Whitney’s parents, including her manager father, John Russell Houston.
Cissy Houston
Whitney’s mother, Cissy, was a successful singer herself. Born Emily “Cissy” Houston in Newark, New Jersey, the 91-year-old was known for her songs “Think It Over”, “Tomorrow”, “Nothing Can Stop Me”, and more. The gospel singer began as a backup singer for many iconic artists including Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and more. Later, Cissy pursued a solo career and became so successful that she went on to win a total of two Grammy Awards. The “This Empty Place” songstress even collaborated with Whitney on a few tracks including “I Know Him So Well”, “Ain’t No Way”, and “You Send Me.”
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