We were shocked and saddened to hear the news that Whitney Houston had died at 48. The singer and actress was on her way to a career comeback. Whitney admitted her drug abuse during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Whitney was hard at work on her last film “Sparkle” and was set to appear at Clive Davis‘ annual Grammy party. Bobby Brown broke down on stage while he was performing with his group New Edition. Bobby Brown said he loved her and was sobbing as he was handled the news of her death.
Clive Davis turned his annual party into a tribute to Whitney Houston and said he was devastated by the loss of his protege. Here are some of the celebrity condolences that were sent on Twitter. The Grammy Awards has been revamped to pay tribute to the musical icon.
Reaction to Houston’s Death at Clive Davis Party
According to sources, Whitney Houston was seen partying hard the evening before her death and was romantically linked to Ray J. Footage has been released of Whitney’s final performance.
R.I.P Whitney…We love you and will miss your talent.
Mariah Carey: “Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney’s family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.”
Demi Lovato: “This can’t be true… One of my idols gone?? No. This is so unbelievably sad. #RIPWhitneyHouston.”
Christina Aguilera: “We have lost another legend. Love and prayers to Whitney’s family. She will be missed.”
Rihanna: “No words! Just tears #DearWhitney”
Ludacris: “R.I.P WHITNEY HOUSTON. ONE OF THE PUREST SOULS I’VE EVER MET IN MY LIFE.”
Numerous No. 1 hits, including the biggest-selling U.S. single of all time, “I Will Always Love You.”
Emmys, Grammys, Billboard Music awards. Dozens of them.
While her luster dimmed in recent years as she battled drug addiction, Houston was in the midst of a comeback. A few shows here and there, mostly abroad, and a movie in the works.
She had appeared healthy and beautiful in recent days, said the music executive — who did not want to be identified because she didn’t want reporters hounding her.
Just days before, the exec had seen Houston swimming in the hotel pool with daughter Bobbi Kristina. They looked happy, she said.
What exactly happened Saturday afternoon now awaits a coroner’s examination.
Police and fire officials were called to Houston’s room at 3:43 p.m., after Houston’s bodyguard found her unconscious body.
Medics tried reviving her, but failed.
There were “no obvious signs of criminal intent,” said Beverly Hills Police Lt. Mark Rosen.Medics removed her body from the hotel room early Sunday morning and an autopsy has been scheduled.
But the county coroner’s office could not say when.
“I just can’t talk about it now. It’s so stunning and unbelievable,” said singer Aretha Franklin on hearing the news. “I couldn’t believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen.”
Saturday night, fans mourned Houston’s death in different ways inside and outside the Beverly Hilton.
Outside, grieving fans laid roses and flickering candles on the front and back entrances of the sprawling complex.
Some sang songs. Others played her music videos on their smartphone.
“Everyone has their own demons, and some overcome them and some never do,” said Tya Conerly, referring to Houston’s history of drug abuse. “Sometimes life gets the best of us.”
Inside the hotel, music industry’s biggest names gathered in elegant attire for an annual pre-Grammy party that had been long planned by Houston’s mentor, Clive Davis.
“I do have a heavy heart, and I am personally devastated by someone so close to me for so many years,” Davis told the gathering of artists and entertainers, that included Tony Bennett, Gladys Knight and Britney Spears.
“My heart goes out to her daughter Bobbi Kristina and her mother, Cissy.” [source]
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