Whitney Houston: A life in pictures
Published Feb 12 2012, 09:31 GMT | By Colin Daniels
Whitney Houston passed away in Los Angeles yesterday (February 11) at the age of 48.Since being signed by Clive Davis at 19, Houston went on to sell over 170 million albums, win six Grammy Awards and star in various films including 1992's Oscar-nominated The Bodyguard.
From signature song 'I Will Always Love You to defining hits such as 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)' and 'Saving All My Love for You', Houston will be remembered as one of the greatest singers of her generation.
Click through the gallery below to see Whitney Houston's life in pictures:
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Rising star Whitney Houston is seen with music producer Clive Davis, in 1983, shortly after signing a contract with Arista Records.
since I has growing up singing to whitney houston songs very devastated that we will miss u whitney may your soul rest in peace.
February 17th 2012 at 7:49pm
Very true sis...what a great loss of raw talent. May her soul finally rest from all the influence of hard drugs! So sad!!!
February 13th 2012 at 12:07pm
Cant believe Whitneys gone anotha legend leaves us xxx.
February 13th 2012 at 11:04am
Whitney I knew u as a one of the greatest female R&B singer of our times, I will always rememba you as a star who shone even when your star cease to shine. Bobbi will miss you very much. RIP dear sister.
February 13th 2012 at 9:38am