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Whitney Houston’s Death
The tragic death of pop icon Whitney Houston sent shockwaves throughout the world. The troubles she had faced throughout the last decade of her life were well-documented, but fans and media were genuinely stunned when the 48-year old singer was discovered dead in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. It was reported that Houston died of heart disease brought on by years of cocaine abuse, and the immediate outpouring of grief revealed that fans remembered Houston’s talent. Stirring tributes at virtually every 2012 award show celebrated the body of remarkable work she’d created.
