Cissy Houston, mother of two-time Grammy Award winner and late singer-actress Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 91.
Sissy's daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, reported her death. He said Singer was suffering from Alzheimer's. He died at his home in New Jersey. Family members were present with him in his last moments.
Sissy Houston with Pat Houston.
We lost the head of the family Sisi's daughter-in-law issued a statement saying, 'Our hearts are filled with sorrow and pain. We have lost the head of our family. He said Sisi's contribution to music and culture was great.
Pat described his mother-in-law as a strong woman of deep faith who cared deeply for her family and community.
Cissy Houston with her daughter, the late singer-actress Whitney Houston.
Sissy has been active in the music world for over 7 decades Cissy Houston has been active in the music world for nearly seven decades. He started singing when he was just 5 years old. She was also a founding member of the R&B group 'The Sweet Inspirations' where she sang with legends such as Roy Hamilton and Elvis Presley. In this group Sissy sang with singers such as Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick and Doris Troy.
Houston with the famous American singer and actor Elvis Presley.
Sissy won 2 Grammy Awards Sissy has recorded more than 600 songs in her career. Began his solo career in Houston in 1970 and won two Grammy Awards in the traditional gospel album category. He was given this award in 1997 and 1999.
Singer Cissy Houston with the Grammy Award.
Half of the family is connected to the world of music Sissy is the mother of famous singer and actress Whitney Houston. In addition, she was the aunt of singers Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick.
Opera singer Leontine Price was his cousin. American TV personality and singer Bobbi Kristina Brown is her granddaughter.
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