How Did Whitney Houston Die?
Whitney Houston died of Accidental drowning due to cocaine use and heart disease on February 11, 2012, at age 48.
What was Whitney Houston's cause of death?
Whitney Houston wurde am 11. Februar 2012 bewusstlos in der Badewanne ihres Zimmers im Beverly Hilton Hotel gefunden. Die Todesursache war versehentliches Ertrinken, wobei Kokainkonsum und Herzerkrankungen als Begleitfaktoren galten. Sie war 48 Jahre alt.
How old was Whitney Houston when they died?
Whitney Houston was 48 years old at the time of death.
When did Whitney Houston die?
Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012.
Whitney Houston Biography
Whitney Houston wurde am 9. August 1963 in Newark, New Jersey, geboren. Ihre Stimme gilt weithin als eine der größten in der Musikgeschichte.
Personal Life
Who are Whitney Houston's parents?
John Russell Houston Jr., Cissy Houston
Did Whitney Houston have siblings?
Yes — Michael Houston, Gary Garland.
Was Whitney Houston married?
Whitney Houston was married once, to Bobby Brown (1992–2007).
Did Whitney Houston have children?
Whitney Houston had 1 child: Bobbi Kristina Brown.
What religion was Whitney Houston?
Whitney Houston was Christianity (Baptist).
What was Whitney Houston's ethnicity?
Whitney Houston was of African American heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- The Bodyguard (1992)
- Waiting to Exhale (1995)
- The Preacher's Wife (1996)
Albums
- Whitney Houston (1985)
- Whitney (1987)
- I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990)
- The Bodyguard Soundtrack (1992)
- My Love Is Your Love (1998)
Awards
- 6 Grammy Awards
- 30 Billboard Music Awards
- 22 American Music Awards
- 2 Emmy Awards
Facts About Whitney Houston
- Her version of I Will Always Love You spent 14 weeks at No. 1
- The Bodyguard soundtrack is one of the best-selling albums of all time
- She held the record for most consecutive No. 1 singles by a female artist
- Her daughter Bobbi Kristina died in 2015 under similar circumstances
Whitney Houston Quotes
"I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe."
"I like being a woman, even in a man's world. After all, men can't wear dresses, but we can wear the pants."
Legacy
Whitney Houston gilt weithin als eine der größten Sängerinnen aller Zeiten. Sie wurde 2020 posthum in die Rock and Roll Hall of Fame aufgenommen.
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Last verified: 2026-05-19