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Legendary Singer and Whitney Houston’s Mother, Cissy Houston, Dies at 91

The Grammy-winning gospel icon, known for her powerful voice and collaborations with music legends like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, leaves behind a lasting legacy in music history.

Cissy gained widespread recognition in the 1960s and 1970s as a session singer, lending her vocals to countless hit records by artists such as Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Dionne Warwick(her niece), and Wilson Pickett. Cissy played an instrumental role in shaping Whitney’s career, nurturing her talent from a young age, and offering her guidance throughout her rise to fame. In addition to her musical accomplishments, Cissy has been an advocate for causes close to her heart, including drug addiction recovery, following the tragic death of her daughter Whitney in 2012.

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