American gospel singer Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, died at the age of 91, her daughter-in-law announced in a press release on Monday, October 7.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of our beloved Queen Cissy Houston today! Please keep the Houston family in your prayers”wrote Pat Houston on Instagram.
Real name Emily Drinkard, Cissy Houston was a soul and gospel singer and had a career as a backing vocalist for Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin in the group The Sweet Inspirations. She has recorded hundreds of songs, in all genres of music, her voice being found on pieces by Jimi Hendrix and Beyoncé.
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A family marked by music
During her solo career, she won two Grammy Awards for her albums Face to Face et He Leadeth Me in the late 1990s.
His daughter, Whitney Houston, was one of America’s greatest singers. She was particularly known for her hits like I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) et I Will Always Love You. She was found drowned in her bathtub in 2012, at age 48.
Cissy Houston was also the aunt of singers Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick and a cousin of opera singer Leontyne Price.
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