CISSY HOUSTON, GOSPEL SINGER AND MOTHER OF POP ICON WHITNEY HOUSTON, DIES AT 91

Cissy Houston, the legendary gospel singer and mother of Whitney Houston, has passed away at age 91.

She died peacefully at her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, as confirmed by her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston. In a heartfelt statement, Pat expressed the family’s grief, describing Cissy as a strong, faith-driven matriarch.

"Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We lost the matriarch of our family," Pat said in a statement.

Cissy Houston’s music career spanned over seven decades, during which she left a lasting legacy in gospel, soul, and R&B. She was a Grammy Award winner and a key figure in shaping Whitney Houston’s life and career.

Further details will be provided as they become available.