Born: 9 August 1963 · Died: 11 February 2012 · Age at death: 48
How old was Whitney Houston when she died?
Whitney Houston died aged 48. She was born on 9 August 1963 and died on 11 February 2012.
American singer with one of pop's greatest voices, star of The Bodyguard and its record-breaking song I Will Always Love You
Did you know?She began her career as a fashion model and was one of the first Black women to appear on the cover of Seventeen magazine.
Quick facts
Date of birth9 August 1963
Date of death11 February 2012
Age at death48
Cause of deathDrowning
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceNewark, United States
Occupationsinger, actor, film producer
Editor's Take:
Whitney Houston had one of the greatest voices in pop history. She grew up singing gospel in church in New Jersey, and her mother and cousin were singers too. Record executive Clive Davis signed her as a teenager. Her debut album made her a star, and she had seven US No. 1 singles in a row. Her version of I Will Always Love You, from The Bodyguard, became one of the best-selling singles ever. Her struggles with addiction ended in tragedy in 2012.
Key Milestones
1985: Debut album – Whitney Houston
1987: Whitney – first woman to debut at No. 1
1991: Super Bowl – national anthem
1992: The Bodyguard – film and soundtrack
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, film producer, and record producer. Commonly referred to as "the Voice", Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of more than 220 million records worldwide.
