Whitney Houston

9 August 1963 – 11 February 2012

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer and actress renowned for her powerful vocals and one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Nicknamed 'The Voice,' she achieved global fame with hits such as 'I Will Always Love You' and starred in films including The Bodyguard.

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Born in Newark, New Jersey
9 August 1963

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States.

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Signed with Arista Records
1983

She signed a recording contract with Arista Records in 1983.

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Released debut album Whitney Houston
14 February 1985

Her self-titled debut album was released in 1985 and became a massive commercial success.

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Married Bobby Brown
18 July 1992 – 2007

She married singer Bobby Brown in 1992; they divorced in 2007.

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Starred in The Bodyguard
25 November 1992

She starred in the film The Bodyguard, whose soundtrack featured 'I Will Always Love You.'

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Birth of daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown
4 March 1993

Her only child, Bobbi Kristina Brown, was born in 1993.

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Released comeback album I Look to You
31 August 2009

Her final studio album, I Look to You, was released in 2009.

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Died in Beverly Hills, California
11 February 2012

Whitney Houston died in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 48.

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