TXMary2 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Another drug death probably. So sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Oh, no...that is sad. I used to love her back in the 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 So sad, I loved her music when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Another drug death probably. So sad. Where are you seeing this? I googled it and got all sorts of stuff about how it's not true. Some dated back to last year. Hopefully this is just rumor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoshannon Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I'm seeing it on regular news stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I'm seeing it on regular news stations. NOW I'm seeing it. Must have JUST come out. Wow. This certainly is SAD news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Oh my gosh!!! I can't believe it. That's so sad. :( :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Oh that's terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 My dd just came and told me they interrupted Charlie Brown to announce her death. So heartbreaking! http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/whitney-houston-superstar-records-films-dies-15565063 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 OMG! How sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 How terribly sad. She was my age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 So sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 So, so sad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 From Fox News. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ah carp. I had such hope for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 *sigh* I loved her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Sadness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Oh No! I was always hoping she'd pull it together. May she finally find peace. Edited February 12, 2012 by justamouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 OHHH NOOOOO!!!!! **** it. I was always hoping she'd pull it together. Me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I kept hoping she'd manage to finally beat her addictions. Her poor dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Just so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie75 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 So sad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) It's sad, but it's not at all surprising, considering her history. I haven't heard the cause of death yet, but I would guess it was probably something stemming from her drug use, whether it was an overdose or a health condition related to her years of addiction. I remember seeing Oprah interview her several years ago, when she'd supposedly gotten clean and was attempting a comeback. I thought she looked lovely, but the more I listened to the interview, the less I liked Whitney. She never really acknowledged that she was in any way to blame for her issues, and I remember having thought at the time that if she wasn't still secretly using drugs, she would be using them again soon. She may have changed her attitude since then, but I haven't paid any attention to her or her career in years, unless something came on the news about her or something. The saddest thing is that she has been such a terrible role model for her dd. I'm sure she loved her very much, but I read somewhere a while ago that the dd was already using drugs (apparently there were photos or videos of her using them.) I think I feel sorriest for her mom, Cissy Houston, because it sounds like she tried over and over again to help Whitney get off the drugs, and no matter what she did, Whitney would always go right back to the same environment, the same loser friends, and the same drugs. Don't get me wrong -- I'm sorry that she passed away. She was a beautiful and very talented woman in her prime. But in all honesty, people die every day of terrible illnesses and accidents that they didn't do anything to bring on. Whitney Houston had everything to live for, and every possible resource at her disposal to help her if she ever really wanted to conquer her addictions, so if it turns out that her death was drug-related, I will feel a lot less sorry for her than for someone who suffered and died from a disease like cancer. Edited February 12, 2012 by Catwoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Addiction is such a horrible thing. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I agree. So sad. This is the Whitney I remember: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Very sad. I saw the tag at the bottom and remembered that "One Moment in Time" was my senior class song in high school. I was in choir and we sang it at graduation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :( That is so sad! :( I grew up with her music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Nevermind! I didn't look at the date :( Edited February 12, 2012 by DB in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=102477&page=1#.TzcZUsXOVXI They're denying it. The date on that is September 13. I saw that and hoped it was true too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=102477&page=1#.TzcZUsXOVXI They're denying it. That's from September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmel Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=102477&page=1#.TzcZUsXOVXI They're denying it. That was dated Sept. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=102477&page=1#.TzcZUsXOVXI They're denying it. that date says sept 13th though. is it old perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=102477&page=1#.TzcZUsXOVXI They're denying it. That's an old story. Look at the breaking news banner at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=102477&page=1#.TzcZUsXOVXI They're denying it. That's an old article--I think from 2001. Look at the headline in red above that article; click on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 So sad. I hope it wasn't drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaspberryPie Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 OMGOSH. I can't believe this.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 It's sad, but it's not at all surprising, considering her history. I haven't heard the cause of death yet, but I would guess it was probably something stemming from her drug use, whether it was an overdose or a health condition related to her years of addiction. I remember seeing Oprah interview her several years ago, when she'd supposedly gotten clean and was attempting a comeback. I thought she looked lovely, but the more I listened to the interview, the less I liked Whitney. She never really acknowledged that she was in any way to blame for her issues, and I remember having thought at the time that if she wasn't still secretly using drugs, she would be using them again soon. She may have changed her attitude since then, but I haven't paid any attention to her or her career in years, unless something came on the news about her or something. The saddest thing is that she has been such a terrible role model for her dd. I'm sure she loved her very much, but I read somewhere a while ago that the dd was already using drugs (apparently there were photos or videos of her using them.) I think I feel sorriest for her mom, Cissy Houston, because it sounds like she tried over and over again to help Whitney get off the drugs, and no matter what she did, Whitney would always go right back to the same environment, the same loser friends, and the same drugs. Don't get me wrong -- I'm sorry that she passed away. She was a beautiful and very talented woman in her prime. But in all honesty, people die every day of terrible illnesses and accidents that they didn't do anything to bring on. Whitney Houston had everything to live for, and every possible resource at her disposal to help her if she ever really wanted to conquer her addictions, so if it turns out that her death was drug-related, I will feel a lot less sorry for her than for someone who suffered and died from a disease like cancer. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 It's sad, but it's not at all surprising, considering her history. I haven't heard the cause of death yet, but I would guess it was probably something stemming from her drug use, whether it was an overdose or a health condition related to her years of addiction. I remember seeing Oprah interview her several years ago, when she'd supposedly gotten clean and was attempting a comeback. I thought she looked lovely, but the more I listened to the interview, the less I liked Whitney. She never really acknowledged that she was in any way to blame for her issues, and I remember having thought at the time that if she wasn't still secretly using drugs, she would be using them again soon. She may have changed her attitude since then, but I haven't paid any attention to her or her career in years, unless something came on the news about her or something. The saddest thing is that she has been such a terrible role model for her dd. I'm sure she loved her very much, but I read somewhere a while ago that the dd was already using drugs (apparently there were photos or videos of her using them.) I think I feel sorriest for her mom, Cissy Houston, because it sounds like she tried over and over again to help Whitney get off the drugs, and no matter what she did, Whitney would always go right back to the same environment, the same loser friends, and the same drugs. Don't get me wrong -- I'm sorry that she passed away. She was a beautiful and very talented woman in her prime. I remember that interview. She came off as rather haughty. I remember feeling distinctly disappointed by her words and behaviour, and thinking like Cat, that she would be back in the news for further drug use before too long. And her voice was so very different. No sweetness, a narrower range. So great a talent... wasted. What a tragedy. Mrs. Mungo is right - addiction is a terrible thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Beachy Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 This is how I choose to remember Whitney. She had such a strong and beautiful voice. She gave me chills when she sang the National Anthem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I just walked in the door and saw it on AOL -- so sad. So young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I agree. So sad. This is the Whitney I remember: This gives me chills to this day. Unbelievable talent:( Rest in peace, Whitney. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 This is sad. I loved her singing.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Her poor daughter- what a shame that Whitney wasn't able to overcome her demons :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 So very sad. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Dh told me a few minutes ago that he'd read about it on somebody's Facebook post. So sad. She was younger than I am, although I'd thought she was older. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 This gives me chills to this day. Unbelievable talent:( Rest in peace, Whitney. Lisa Just watched that. Absolutely amazing. And what about this one? Regardless of the way her life ended, this song still inspires me. I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I saw that. Very tragic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) I just read that both her aunt, Dionne Warwick, and her mom spoke with Whitney on the phone shortly before she died and apparently, Whitney seemed fine. I wonder what happened to her. I have to admit that it's hard not to suspect drugs, but she also could have choked on something, had a heart attack, or had an aneurysm burst -- it sounds like she was planning to attend Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party tonight, and that she didn't seem ill at all. It's so scary how suddenly something tragic can happen. Edited February 12, 2012 by Catwoman fixed a typo, and then realized I'd gotten it right the first time! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I just read that both her aunt, Dionne Warwick, and her mom spoke with Whitney on the phone shortly before she died and apparently, Whitney seemed fine. I wonder what happened to her. I have to admit that it's hard not to suspect drugs, but she also could have choked on something, had a heart attack, or had an aneurysm burst -- it sounds like she was planning to attend Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party tonight, and that she didn't seem ill at all. It's so scary how suddenly something tragic can happen. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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