Breaking News : Whitney Houston dead at 48

Anna Chew February 12, 2012 3

Bittersweet Memories we will take with us as we woke up this morning to the shocking news that one of the most beloved and defining singers of the 80s had passed on at only age 48. Whitney Houston is one name that immediately comes to mind when we think of the best music era of our generation.

The singer was pronounced dead on Saturday at 3:55 p.m. (6:55 p.m. ET) at the Beverly Hilton hotel despite resuscitation efforts. Cause of death is still being investigated. The singer who has battled drug addiction over the past few years leaves behind a daughter.

As a performer, Whitney had 6 Grammys, earned 30 Billboard Awards, 22 American Music Awards and two Emmy Awards and sold over 200 million albums and singles worldwide.

Whitney Houston, may you rest in peace. As pop music queen and queen of our hearts, you will forever live on in our memory as a sweet melody.

Related Posts

  1. Top 10 Malaysian Women News in 2011
  2. Adele’s sudden weight loss
  3. Week in News: 12-16 December 2011
  4. The Royal Family to Visit Malaysia
  5. Breaking Up Is Not Hard To Do
  6. Week in News: 5-9 December 2011