Cissy, who sang backup for Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, died this morning at her home in New Jersey.
The late pop singer Whitney Houston’s mother, Sissy, has passed away after a long illness at the age of 91. Her son-in-law, Pat Houston, reported this on Monday, October 7, the Associated Press (AP) wrote.
The woman is 91 years old and has lived with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Houston died surrounded by family members.
“Sissy was a strong and outstanding individual. A woman of deep faith and determination who cared deeply about family, religion and community. Her musical career spanning seventy years will live forever in our hearts,” written by Pat Houston.
Cissy Houston was a popular performer in the 1960s. The star performed in duets with Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix and other musical figures. During her singing career, Sissy won the Grammy Award twice.
In 1963, the singer gave birth to a daughter, Whitney Houston, who became a famous American singer.
Whitney Houston died in 2012. The official version of death was drowning in the bathtub, caused by heart problems.
Whitney Houston’s only daughter and heir, Bobbi Kristina Brown, died on July 26, 2015 at the age of 22, after being in a coma for six months. A few months ago, he was found unconscious in the bathroom. Christina Brown was diagnosed with permanent brain damage. He died unconsciously.
Mariah Carey’s family experienced a tragic double grief – her mother Patricia and her sister Alison died.
South African actress Connie Chiume, who starred in the movie Black Panther, has died.
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