Early life
Born in Newark to gospel singer Cissy Houston and cousin of Dionne Warwick, Whitney Houston honed her extraordinary voice in church choirs before being signed by Clive Davis.
Career
Her self-titled debut and "Whitney" produced a record seven consecutive number-one singles, and her recording of "I Will Always Love You" became one of the best-selling singles ever, alongside film roles in "The Bodyguard."
Major achievements
She won six Grammy Awards and sold over 200 million records, becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time before her death in 2012.
Legacy
Widely called "The Voice," Whitney Houston set a standard for vocal power and pop-soul crossover that few have matched.
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