Cissy Houston dies: Famous singer and mother of Whitney Houston

• Legendary Singer Cissy Houston Passes Away
• Cissy Houston Shared the Stage with Icons
• The Houston Family Grieves Her Loss

Cissy Houston, the renowned gospel and soul singer, has passed away at the age of 91, according to her daughter-in-law.

The legendary performer leaves behind a musical legacy that spanned more than seven decades.

Houston, a two-time Grammy Award winner who shared the stage with icons such as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, passed away at her home in New Jersey.

Her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, confirmed that she had been receiving hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, as reported by The Associated Press.

GRIEF OVER CISSY HOUSTON’S PASSING

Together again Rest in peace Cissy Houston pic.twitter.com/SbqI5IgUX6

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The Houston family expressed their sorrow over the loss of their beloved matriarch.

“Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness,” Pat Houston shared.

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She also highlighted that Cissy Houston’s contributions to music and popular culture are “unparalleled.”

Her career, which began in church choirs and expanded to the world of entertainment, left a profound impact on music.

Cissy Houston was part of the famous backing group The Sweet Inspirations, where she sang alongside artists such as Otis Redding and Lou Rawls.

The group also collaborated with Elvis Presley, who developed a close friendship with Houston and her group members, often sharing personal moments during rehearsals.

Beyond her own illustrious career, Houston was the mother of the legendary Whitney Houston, whose life was filled with both triumph and tragedy.

Nevertheless, Cissy Houston’s legacy in gospel, soul, and popular music will continue to be remembered for years to come.

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