| First Name |
Whitney
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| Middle Name |
Elizabeth
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| Last Name |
Houston
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| Full Name at Birth |
Whitney Elizabeth Houston
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| Alternative Name |
Whitney Elizabeth Houston, Whitney Houston, Nippy, The Prom Queen of Soul, The Princess of Pop, The Voice
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| Birthday |
9th August, 1963
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| Birthplace |
Newark, New Jersey, USA
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| Died |
11th February, 2012
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| Place of Death |
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Drowning due to coronary artery disease and cocaine intoxication
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| Buried |
Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, New Jersey, USA
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| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Weight |
134lbs (61 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Distinctive Feature |
Big smile, Voice, Strong chin, Curly hair
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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| Sexuality |
Bisexual
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| Religion |
Baptist
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Actress, Film Producer, Record Producer, Model
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
her powerful four-octave range, emotional ballads, and massive crossover success in the 1980s and 90s, including iconic hits like "I Will Always Love You" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody". She is also known for her roles as Rachel Marron in the 1992 romantic thriller drama film The Bodyguard, Savannah Jackson in the 1995 romantic comedy-drama film Waiting to Exhale, Julia Biggs in the 1996 Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film The Preacher's Wife, the Fairy Godmother in the 1997 ABC musical fantasy television film Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, and Emma in the 2012 musical drama film Sparkle
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Pop, Soul, Gospel, Dance, Dance-Pop
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| Music Genre |
R&B/Soul, R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1977–2012, 1977–2012
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| Music Style |
Dance-Pop, Pop/Rock, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Club/Dance, Electronic, Pop, Adult Contemporary R&B, Quiet Storm
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| Music Mood |
Earnest, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Refined/Mannered, Slick, Sensual, Sentimental, Energetic, Dramatic, Poignant, Romantic, Theatrical
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano
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| Record Label |
Arista, RCA, Arista Records, RCA Records
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| Associated Acts |
Cissy Houston, Jermaine Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Brown, Mariah Carey, George Michael, Brandy Norwood
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| Brand Endorsement |
TV advert for Diet Coke, TV advert for Canada Dry, TV advert for Steak and Ale, TV advert for AT&T True Voice
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| Official Websites |
http://whitneyhouston.com
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| Father |
John Houston (Monday September 13, 1920 – Sunday February 2, 2003) (Aged 82).
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| Mother |
Emily "Cissy" Houston (1933-Present)., Peggy Houston (Step-Mother)
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| Brother |
Michael Houston, John Russell Houston III (Step-Brother), Gary Houston
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| Sister |
Alana Houston
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| Family Member |
Bobbi Kristina Brown (Daughter), Dionne Warwick (Cousin), Aretha Franklin (Godmother)
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| Friend |
Michael Jackson, Mary M
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| Favorite People |
Jessica Lange
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| Favorite Movies |
Sparkle
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| Favorite Colors |
Blue, White, Purple
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, film producer, and record producer. Commonly referred to as "the Voice", she is one of the most awarded performers of all time. Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of more than 220 million records worldwide. A cultural icon, she broke down gender and racial barriers through her artistic achievements and music videos. Known for her vocal delivery, gospel singing style, crossover appeal, and live performances, Houston was ranked second on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest singers of all time in 2023.
