The Grammy-winning singer and mother of Whitney Houston died on Oct. 7, 2024, at age 91
The world lost another powerful voice when Cissy Houston died at age 91.
On Oct. 7, 2024, the Grammy-winning singer and mother of Whitney Houston died at her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law Pat Johnson confirmed.
“Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our lives,” Pat said in a statement. “A woman of deep faith and conviction, who cared greatly about family, ministry, and community. Her more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment will remain at the forefront of our hearts.”
Cissy, the grandmother of Whitney’s late daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, won two Grammy Awards in her lifetime for best traditional gospel album. She also sang backup for the likes of Elvis Presley, Bette Midler, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and her niece Dionne Warwick.
As music mourns Cissy and her contributions to the industry, remember her accomplished life in photos.