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Cissy Houston, Mother of Whitney Houston, Passes Away at Age 91

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Written by: Adristi Putri Febrianti
The music world has lost one of its most precious voices, singer Cissy Houston. The Grammy Award winner follows her daughter, Whitney Houston, who passed away earlier in 2012. Cissy died while receiving palliative care for Alzheimer's disease.

The news of Cissy Houston's passing has been confirmed by family members on Monday, October 7, 2024, through the media. She passed away at the age of 91 in her home in New Jersey, United States.

"Our hearts are filled with pain and sorrow," said her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, to the Associated Press, as reported by E! News.
“Her career of more than seven decades will always be remembered,” added Pat Houston, recalling her mother-in-law's significant contributions to the music industry. Pat also described Cissy as a strong and faith-filled person who deeply cared for her family and community.

1. Condolences from Former Son-in-Law

As reported by People, Bobby Brown, the former son-in-law of Cissy Houston who was married to Whitney Houston from 1992 to 2007, expressed his condolences.

"Sending love and prayers to the Houston family during this time of deep sorrow. May she rest in peace and strength," said Bobby Brown along with his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown.

The statement shows their respect and support for the Houston family during this difficult time.

2. From Gaining Recognition to Performing with Elvis Presley

Cissy began to gain attention in the 1960s as a member of the R&B girl group, The Sweet Inspirations.

This vocal group consisted of Doris Troy and her niece, Dee Dee Warwick. They were widely known as background singers for several major artists.

The Sweet Inspirations collaborated with many famous musicians, including Otis Redding, Dionne Warwick, Van Morrison, and Elvis Presley.

3. Has Won Two Grammy Awards

She is known as a solo gospel singer with various famous songs, including This Is My Vow, Be My Baby, and I'll Be There. These songs showcase her extraordinary talent in gospel music.

Throughout her career, she has won two Grammy Awards. These awards were received in 1996 and 1998, respectively, for the Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album category.

The award-winning albums are Face to Face and He Leadeth Me, which further solidified her position as one of the leading gospel singers in the music industry.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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