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R.I.P. Whitney Houston (1963-2012)

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Whitney Houston, 48, found dead in Beverly Hills

Feb 11, 2012

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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.

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.”

[Thread got too long. Part 2 discussion here http://prince.org/msg/8/375969- luv4u]



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Reply #1 posted 02/11/12 5:03pm

aardvark15

Ha ha very funny

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Reply #2 posted 02/11/12 5:09pm

OnlyNDaUsa

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sorry i missed this. seems to be true. It is being reported. I should break Big soon

RIP

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Reply #3 posted 02/11/12 5:11pm

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I hope this is fake, but it certainly is making the rounds, even from news outlets that make it their habit to substantiate before going with a story. sad

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #4 posted 02/11/12 5:11pm

sosgemini

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Holy Crap!!!

Space for sale...
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Reply #5 posted 02/11/12 5:11pm

OnlyNDaUsa

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"Keep on shilling for Big Pharm!"
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Reply #6 posted 02/11/12 5:11pm

Timmy84

eek

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Reply #7 posted 02/11/12 5:12pm

jpnyc

Crack is wack!

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Reply #8 posted 02/11/12 5:12pm

OnlyNDaUsa

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CNN reporting now

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Reply #9 posted 02/11/12 5:14pm

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aardvark15 said:

Ha ha very funny

It's true.

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Reply #10 posted 02/11/12 5:14pm

mookie

I'm just heartbroken over this.

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Reply #11 posted 02/11/12 5:14pm

scriptgirl

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It's true. Her poor daughter. I hope Bobby stays for strong for her and that he doesn't relapse

"Lack of home training crosses all boundaries."
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Reply #12 posted 02/11/12 5:14pm

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OMFG!!!! I JUST SAW IT ON THE NEWS!!!! NIPPY IS GONE????????eek eek eek eek

"It's not nice to fuck with K.B.! All you haters will see!" - Kitbradley
"The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing." - Socrates
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Reply #13 posted 02/11/12 5:15pm

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ABC cut into regular programming to announce this. This is so tragic.

sad bawl pray rose dove typing

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Reply #14 posted 02/11/12 5:16pm

SoulAlive

eek eek

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Reply #15 posted 02/11/12 5:17pm

Timmy84

ABC News, CNN and the Associated Press reported it. It's true indeed. Shit. wall

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Reply #16 posted 02/11/12 5:17pm

Revolution

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wow...she had it all....and lost it all.

sad.

Thanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind.
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Reply #17 posted 02/11/12 5:18pm

babybugz

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Another TRAGIC story. smh I can't so sad.

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Reply #18 posted 02/11/12 5:18pm

SEANMAN

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I'm in complete shock.

"Get up off that grey line"
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Reply #19 posted 02/11/12 5:18pm

Uhope

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eek eek eek

Opinions on her style may differ, but this is a loss of one of the truly beautiful voices we've seen in the past 20-odd years. sad

What a sad, ridiculous waste . . . sad

Go to the source: http://www.jw.org/en

Thanks! biggrin
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Reply #20 posted 02/11/12 5:18pm

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Damn....what a talent.

Love God and I shall 4ever Love u
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Reply #21 posted 02/11/12 5:18pm

mjscarousal

OH MY GOD *cries* *cries loudly* NO this cant be true... I will not believe this .... sad

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Reply #22 posted 02/11/12 5:19pm

OnlyNDaUsa

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SEANMAN said:

I'm in complete shock.

me too, totaly in shock.

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Reply #23 posted 02/11/12 5:19pm

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Wow...OMFG.....so sad to see such a talent destroyed by drugs and taken too soon.

Because of their half-baked mistakes, we get ice cream, no cake; all lies, no truth; is it fair to Kill the YOUTH ~~ Party Up
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Reply #24 posted 02/11/12 5:19pm

NaughtyKitty

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I am in complete shock over this. It seems so unreal. I cant believe it. This is so very very sad. RIP Whitney. cry rose

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Reply #25 posted 02/11/12 5:19pm

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Im sick to my stomach. So upset.

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Reply #26 posted 02/11/12 5:19pm

matthewgrant

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... OH MY

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P*$$y so bad, if u throw it into da air, it would turn into sunshine!!! whistle
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Reply #27 posted 02/11/12 5:20pm

kellistarr120

I feel for her family. This is too sad.

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Reply #28 posted 02/11/12 5:20pm

nursev

OMG! Folks just wouldn't leave her alone rose
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Reply #29 posted 02/11/12 5:20pm

smoothcriminal
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NO

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