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Whitney Houston’s Mother, Who Led Her to Superstardom, Dies

VOICE OF AN ANGEL

A powerhouse vocalist in her own right, two-time Grammy winner Cissy Houston was a legend behind the scenes, backing up Elvis, Aretha Franklin and more.

Emell Derra Adolphus
Emell Derra Adolphus 

News Reporter

Singers Whitney Houston and her mother, Cissy Houston
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Emell Derra Adolphus

Emell Derra Adolphus

News Reporter

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