Whitney Houston: A Tribute to Cissy Houston’s Legacy
Whitney Houston: A Tribute to Cissy Houston’s Legacy
Cissy Houston, the renowned soul and gospel singer, and mother of Whitney Houston, died at the age of 91. Houston, a two-time Grammy winner who sang backup for legends like Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, passed away peacefully at her home in New Jersey on Monday morning. According to her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, Cissy was surrounded by family and had been under hospice care due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Remembering Cissy Houston
In a heartfelt statement, Pat Houston expressed, “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We lost the matriarch of our family.” Cissy was not only a celebrated artist but also a pillar of strength, whose faith and dedication to family, ministry, and community were exemplary.
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