Whitney Houston Online Memorial: Forever Loved and Remembered
In Loving Memory of Whitney Houston
American singer, actress, and film producer
9 Aug 1963 — 11 Feb 2012
“A voice of grace, power, and feeling that continues to lift the world.”
Whitney Houston's Birth Location
Newark
Whitney Houston's Burial Location
Fairview Cemetery
Whitney Houston's Death Location
The Beverly Hilton
Whitney’s A Life Heard Around the World
From the earliest musical beginnings to the songs, performances and human connections that shaped an enduring legacy
The Sounds That Shaped a Young Life for Whitney
The daughter of gospel singer Cissy Houston and cousin of Dionne Warwick, she began singing in church before becoming one of the defining popular voices of the late twentieth century.
Finding an Unmistakable Voice for Whitney
Her 1985 debut album made her an international star, and her run of seven consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles set a new benchmark for pop performance.
The Work That Reached the World for Whitney
Houston brought extraordinary control, warmth, and emotional force to songs such as Saving All My Love for You, How Will I Know, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Greatest Love of All, and I Will Always Love You.
Craft Behind the Public Success for Whitney
As an actress and producer, she expanded her public story through The Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale, The Preacher's Wife, Cinderella, and Sparkle.
Life Beyond the Stage for Whitney
Her national anthem performance at Super Bowl XXV became an enduring American musical moment, remembered for its clarity and dignity.
Trials Met Along the Way for Whitney
Whitney died in Beverly Hills on 11 February 2012, leaving a daughter, family, collaborators, and a global community of listeners in grief.
Whitney’s Where the Music First Began
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on 9 August 1963 in Newark, New Jersey, into a family shaped by gospel, soul, and stagecraft.
Condolence Book: Your Words for Whitney
Share a memory, a message of love or words of comfort with everyone who holds Whitney close.
Volume of Memories
In Loving Memory of Whitney Houston
“Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.”
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Whitney Houston In Rhythm, Performance and Reflection
Photographs preserving the artist at work, the person beyond the stage and the moments audiences continue to hold close
Whitney: A Defining Public Moment
A carefully preserved image from Whitney Houston’s life and public story.
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Voices That Remember Whitney
Family, collaborators and listeners reflect on the voice, character and creative spirit they remember
The Life Story ofWhitney Houston
Whitney’s Story, Held Close
The beginnings, relationships, creative choices and defining work behind a life that continues to resonate
Whitney’s Where the Music First Began
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on 9 August 1963 in Newark, New Jersey, into a family shaped by gospel, soul, and stagecraft.
The Sounds That Shaped a Young Life for Whitney
The daughter of gospel singer Cissy Houston and cousin of Dionne Warwick, she began singing in church before becoming one of the defining popular voices of the late twentieth century.
Finding an Unmistakable Voice for Whitney
Her 1985 debut album made her an international star, and her run of seven consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles set a new benchmark for pop performance.
The Work That Reached the World for Whitney
Houston brought extraordinary control, warmth, and emotional force to songs such as Saving All My Love for You, How Will I Know, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Greatest Love of All, and I Will Always Love You.
Craft Behind the Public Success for Whitney
As an actress and producer, she expanded her public story through The Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale, The Preacher's Wife, Cinderella, and Sparkle.
Life Beyond the Stage for Whitney
Her national anthem performance at Super Bowl XXV became an enduring American musical moment, remembered for its clarity and dignity.
Trials Met Along the Way for Whitney
Whitney died in Beverly Hills on 11 February 2012, leaving a daughter, family, collaborators, and a global community of listeners in grief.
The Music and Memory That Remain for Whitney
Her legacy endures in the singers she inspired, the records she broke, the joy she carried into performance, and the unmistakable humanity of her voice.
The People at the Heart of Whitney’s Life
The family relationships and generations that belong to Whitney’s story.
The Parents Who Shaped Whitney’s Beginning
Beyond the Public Story: Remembering Whitney
A more intimate visual remembrance of the warmth, humour and humanity that existed beyond public performance
In memory of Whitney Houston (1963–2012). Share stories, messages, and memories with family and friends.