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Whitney Houston’s Mom And Grammy Winner Cissy Houston Dies At 91
Celebrated gospel singer Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, has passed away at 91. She died peacefully on Monday morning at her New Jersey residence, confirmed daughter-in-law, Pat Houston.
Cissy Houston Passes Away
Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist Cissy Houston, late legendary singer Whitney Houston's mother, is no more. She was 91. The noted singer, who collaborated with legends like Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, died at her home in New Jersey. She was surrounded by family during her final moments.
Cissy Houston passes away
Cissy left for her heavenly abode on Monday morning. She had been receiving hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law Pat Houston said in a statement.
It read, “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We loss the matriarch of our family.”
Pat highlighted Cissy’s unmatched impact on music and culture and said that her remarkable career, will forever hold a special place in their hearts. “Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our lives. A woman of deep faith and conviction, who cared greatly about family, ministry, and community. Her more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment will remain at the forefront of our hearts.”
More about Cissy Houston
Cissy began her musical journey in church. She rose to fame in the 1960s after being a part of The Sweet Inspirations, alongside Doris Troy and her niece, Dee Dee Warwick. The group provided backup vocals for iconic artists such as Otis Redding, Lou Rawls, and Dionne Warwick, and also performed alongside Elvis Presley.
Cissy shared a warm bond with Elvis. He fondly referred to her as “Squirrelly.”
Throughout her career, Cissy contributed to many classic songs, including Franklin’s hits Think and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, as well as Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl.
After leaving The Sweet Inspirations, she embarked on a successful solo career, becoming a sought-after session vocalist. She recorded over 600 songs across various genres.
She also worked with her daughter, Whitney Houston. Although Cissy initially discouraged Whiteny from pursuing a career in music, they remained closely connected even professionally.
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