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Whitney Houston Dies

At age 48. Whitne was ound dead in her 4th floor hotel room. No other details are known. This came over the news while I was wathing her on stage with Chaka. RIP Whitney

LOS ANGELES — Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.

Beverly Hills police Lt. Mark Rosen told reporters outside the Beverly Hilton that Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel. Her body remained there and Beverly Hills detectives were investigating.

"There were no obvious signs of any criminal intent at this time," Rosen said.

Houston's publicist, Kristen Foster, said Saturday that the cause of her death was unknown.

Houston's death came on the eve of music's biggest night — the Grammy Awards. It's a showcase where she once reigned, and her death was sure to cast a heavy pall on Sunday's ceremony.

Her longtime mentor Clive Davis was to hold his annual concert and dinner Saturday, and a representative of the show said it would proceed.

Houston was supposed to appear at the gala, and Davis had told The Associated Press that she would perhaps perform: "It's her favorite night of the year ... (so) who knows by the end of the evening," he said.

Houston had been at rehearsals for the show Thursday, coaching singers Brandy and Monica, according to a person who was at the event but was not authorized to speak publicly about it. The person said Houston looked disheveled, was sweating profusely and liquor and cigarettes could be smelled on her breath.

Two days ago, she performed at a pre-Grammy party with singer Kelly Price.

Rosen said police received a 911 call from hotel security about Houston at 3:43 p.m. Saturday, and paramedics were already at the hotel because of a Grammy party. Paramedics unsuccessfully tried to resuscitate the singer, the lieutenant said.

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Reply #1 posted 02/11/12 9:06pm

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So sad - poor Whitney. Such a great voice she used to have. After all the years of substance abuse her voice was never the same, but she will still be remembered for having the greatest female voice ever.
Has anyone got a link to show when she performed onstage with Prince that time?
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Reply #2 posted 02/11/12 11:11pm

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RIP and God bless you Whitney.
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Reply #3 posted 02/11/12 11:15pm

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Amy, Etta and Whitney are singing in an amazing angel choir now. This one is so hard to take, I guess because we holding out hope for her that she would make it through like Aretha and Chaka.
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Reply #4 posted 02/11/12 11:26pm

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That'll explain why her songs have been playing back to back for the past hour while I've been waking up. I thought the station had just left a greatest hits running & nipped out for some breakfast. RIP Whitney sad
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Reply #5 posted 02/12/12 1:48am

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sad r.i.p. whitney

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Reply #6 posted 02/12/12 2:01am

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Very sad news RIP....

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Reply #7 posted 02/12/12 2:03am

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Whitney Houston, 48, found dead in Beverly Hills



Singer Whitney Houston, who reigned as one of the world's top pop stars in the 1980s and '90s but suffered from recurring bouts with drugs and alcohol, was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room Saturday.
Law enforcement sources told The Times that paramedics arrived at the Beverly Hilton hotel, where Houston was staying, and found her dead. Her cause of death was unknown, said the sources, who asked to remain anonymous because the investigation is ongoing.
Houston, 48, was in the Los Angeles area for a musical tribute for music executive Clive Davis and had performed earlier this week.
PHOTOS: Whitney Houston, 1963-2012
Houston was planning to attend Davis’ annual pre-Grammy party Saturday at the Beverly Hilton hotel, the see-and-be-seen event of the year.

Earlier this week, the 79-year-old Davis perused page after page of guest lists in a bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where he conducts business when he’s in the Los Angeles area. Among those Houston was expected to rub elbows with: Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett, Akon, Cee Lo Green, Miley Cyrus, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Jennifer Hudson, Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello and Diana Krall.

“It’s a great time where everybody can set down their swords, so to speak,” Davis said, seated on an overstuffed divan next to a coffee table cluttered with papers, CDs and videos. “I was grateful that, inviting them to my home, that they would feel comfortable and just keep coming back, and they've kept coming back every year to where it's expanded to be this incredible haven for musicians.”
Houston had drug and alcohol problems for years, and in May her spokeswoman said she was going back to rehab.
Publicist Kristen Foster told the Associated Press on Saturday that Houston had died but did not provide further details.
Houston was kown for such hits as “How Will I Know,” “Saving All My Love for You” and “I Will Always Love You.” She also starred in movies such as “The Bodyguard.”


http://latimesblogs.latim...hills.html

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Reply #8 posted 02/12/12 2:49am

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she was sooooo talented with a voice as hers cry R.I.P whitney

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Reply #9 posted 02/12/12 3:40am

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Reply #10 posted 02/12/12 4:00am

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mzsadii said:

At age 48. Whitne was ound dead in her 4th floor hotel room. No other details are known. This came over the news while I was wathing her on stage with Chaka. RIP Whitney

LOS ANGELES — Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.

Beverly Hills police Lt. Mark Rosen told reporters outside the Beverly Hilton that Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel. Her body remained there and Beverly Hills detectives were investigating.

"There were no obvious signs of any criminal intent at this time," Rosen said.

Houston's publicist, Kristen Foster, said Saturday that the cause of her death was unknown.

Houston's death came on the eve of music's biggest night — the Grammy Awards. It's a showcase where she once reigned, and her death was sure to cast a heavy pall on Sunday's ceremony.

Her longtime mentor Clive Davis was to hold his annual concert and dinner Saturday, and a representative of the show said it would proceed.

Houston was supposed to appear at the gala, and Davis had told The Associated Press that she would perhaps perform: "It's her favorite night of the year ... (so) who knows by the end of the evening," he said.

Houston had been at rehearsals for the show Thursday, coaching singers Brandy and Monica, according to a person who was at the event but was not authorized to speak publicly about it. The person said Houston looked disheveled, was sweating profusely and liquor and cigarettes could be smelled on her breath.

Two days ago, she performed at a pre-Grammy party with singer Kelly Price.

Rosen said police received a 911 call from hotel security about Houston at 3:43 p.m. Saturday, and paramedics were already at the hotel because of a Grammy party. Paramedics unsuccessfully tried to resuscitate the singer, the lieutenant said.

[Edited 2/11/12 19:13pm]

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Wrong forum

what a dick.

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Reply #12 posted 02/12/12 4:19am

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mzsadii said:

At age 48. Whitne was ound dead in her 4th floor hotel room. No other details are known. This came over the news while I was wathing her on stage with Chaka. RIP Whitney

LOS ANGELES — Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.

Beverly Hills police Lt. Mark Rosen told reporters outside the Beverly Hilton that Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel. Her body remained there and Beverly Hills detectives were investigating.

"There were no obvious signs of any criminal intent at this time," Rosen said.

Houston's publicist, Kristen Foster, said Saturday that the cause of her death was unknown.

Houston's death came on the eve of music's biggest night — the Grammy Awards. It's a showcase where she once reigned, and her death was sure to cast a heavy pall on Sunday's ceremony.

Her longtime mentor Clive Davis was to hold his annual concert and dinner Saturday, and a representative of the show said it would proceed.

Houston was supposed to appear at the gala, and Davis had told The Associated Press that she would perhaps perform: "It's her favorite night of the year ... (so) who knows by the end of the evening," he said.

Houston had been at rehearsals for the show Thursday, coaching singers Brandy and Monica, according to a person who was at the event but was not authorized to speak publicly about it. The person said Houston looked disheveled, was sweating profusely and liquor and cigarettes could be smelled on her breath.

Two days ago, she performed at a pre-Grammy party with singer Kelly Price.

Rosen said police received a 911 call from hotel security about Houston at 3:43 p.m. Saturday, and paramedics were already at the hotel because of a Grammy party. Paramedics unsuccessfully tried to resuscitate the singer, the lieutenant said.

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I can't stop crying! Love and miss you Whitney...RIP sad cry bawl I'll always love you! sad

http://youtu.be/FYPYkBnrQnU

http://youtu.be/gHtvq50R3k8 GONE TO SOON! bawl

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Reply #13 posted 02/12/12 6:08am

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On the wings of .....?

http://youtu.be/mTTxLy7gMEA

May u fly high in the sky into gods arms and LOVE

dove dove dove rose rose rose pray

Mrs Whitney Houston u will 4ever be missed

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Reply #14 posted 02/12/12 6:15am

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10hrs ago :http://music.yahoo.com/bl...10653.html

Whitney Houston performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

my prayers to her immediate family as well as close friends, loved ones and meaningful associates. pray
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Reply #15 posted 02/12/12 6:35am

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powersoul99 said:

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Wrong forum

what a dick.

So you can we post anything here now?

By the way, very brave words from you.

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Reply #16 posted 02/12/12 6:36am

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Feb 11 2012 10:58 PM ET

'Sparkle' producer: Whitney Houston is 'brilliant' in her final screen performance

She recently wrapped Sparkle, etc: http://insidemovies.ew.co...y-houston/

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Reply #17 posted 02/12/12 6:42am

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Just wait for the avalanche of "What if Whitney and Prince..........." threads.

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Reply #18 posted 02/12/12 7:08am

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Wrong forum. See temp sticky right here http://prince.org/msg/8/375930

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