It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Cissy Houston, the Grammy-winning mother of the late Whitney Houston. This sorrowful news was conveyed by her daughter-in-law, who released a statement on Monday.
Cissy Houston was 91 years old.
“It saddens my heart to announce the passing of my beloved Queen Cissy Houston today! Please keep the Houston family in your prayers,” Pat Houston wrote on Instagram.
“Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We lost the matriarch of our family,” Pat said in a statement. “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.”
Pat Houston.
Born as Emily Drinkard, Cissy Houston touched countless lives through her captivating soul and gospel music. She enjoyed a remarkable career as a backup singer for legends such as Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Dionne Warwick. Additionally, she was a cherished member of the renowned group Sweet Inspirations.
Beyond being Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston was the proud aunt of talented singers Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick. She was also a cousin to the iconic opera singer Leontyne Price.
As a celebrated session singer, Cissy Houston’s voice graced hundreds of songs across various genres. She collaborated with stars from Jimi Hendrix to Beyoncé.
In her powerful role as a gospel soloist, Cissy Houston received Grammys for her beloved albums Face to Face and He Leadeth Me in the 1990s.
Her daughter Whitney remains one of the best-selling musical artists in US history. Whitney’s timeless classics, including ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody‘ and I Will Always Love You, continue to resonate with fans around the world.
Whitney Houston tragically passed away in a shocking drowning just a day before the Grammy Awards in 2012.
Cissy left behind a legacy that Cissy will always be remembered for.
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