Whitney Houston Through The Years: Remember The Late Singer On Her 59th Birthday

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Elissa Anderson, Chris Rogers

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Whitney Houston: Photos Of The Late Diva

Whitney Houston: Photos Of The Late Diva — Whitney Houston was an icon, a legendary singer who will never be matched. And now a decade after her tragic death on Feb. 11, 2012, we are remembering her legacy.

Whitney rose to fame in the 1980s, when she was signed by legendary record producer Clive Davis. She was just 19 years old when her first album, ‘Whitney Houston’ debuted. Throughout her too-short life, Whitney became the most awarded female artist of all time, according to the Guinness World Records, and years past her death, still remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide. All seven of her studio albums and two soundtrack albums went diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold.

Whitney died in Feb. 2012 after she drowned in a hotel bathtub due to coronary artery disease and cocaine intoxication. Her only child, daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown died under similar circumstances at the age of 22 in July 2015. Whitney is still considered one of the most talented female performers in the music industry a decade after her passing.

Click through to see photos of Whitney’s life.

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Whitney Houston In The UK

Whitney Houston In The UK — This was singer Whitney Houston’s first UK performance at the Hippodrome Theatre in London in 1983. She was only 19 at the time that this photo was taken.

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Whitney Houston In 1985

Whitney Houston In 1985 — This is a gorgeous shot of Whitney Houstin sometime between 1985 and 1986, and it was an interesting time for the singer. Whitney’s 1985 debut album ‘Whitney Houston,’ became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release. The album was also named Rolling Stone’s best album of 1986.

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Whitney Houston Performing

Whitney Houston Performing — Whitney Houston was known for her incredible voice and performance energy. The embattled singer was a major artist throughout her life, but rose to popularity in the 80’s.

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Whitney Houston On Stage At San Remo’s Pop Festival

Whitney Houston On Stage At San Remo’s Pop Festival — In 1986, Whitney embarked on the ‘Greatest Love’ Tour. Meanwhile, the ‘Whitney Houston’ album was certified 13 times platinum and sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. Whitney also won her first Grammy Award for the hit ‘Saving All My Love for You’ that same year.

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Whitney Houston With George H. Bush

Whitney Houston With George H. Bush — U.S. President George H. Bush shares a laugh with performer Whitney Houston in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. Whitney was in Washington to participate in the Youth Leadership Forum.

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Whitney Houston In ‘The Bodyguard’

Whitney Houston In ‘The Bodyguard’ — Whitney’s first acting role was alongside Kevin Costner in ‘The Bodyguard’ in 1992. The movie’s original soundtrack won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. And its lead single ‘I Will Always Love You’ became the best-selling single by a female artist in music history.

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Whitney Houston With Bobby Brown

Whitney Houston With Bobby Brown — Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown attended the Billboard Music Awards together in 1993. As you can see, they wore matching red outfits.

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Whitney Houston & Brandy In ‘Cinderella’

Whitney Houston & Brandy In ‘Cinderella’ — Whitney Houston and Brandy starred in 1997’s ‘Cinderella’ remake, and it quickly became a fan-favorite. Whitney played the fairy godmother, and Brandy played Cinderella.

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Whitney Houston & Dionne Warwick

Whitney Houston & Dionne Warwick — Vivienne Westwood, Dionne Warwick, Waris Dirie, Iris Berben, Whitney Houston and Valentina Tereshkova at
Womens World Awards in Hamburg, Germany on June 9, 2004. Whitney wore an all-white ensemble and looked fabulous.

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Whitney Houston & Family

Whitney Houston & Family — Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina Brown attended the world premiere of ‘The Princess Diaries 2’ on August 7, 2004 in Anaheim, California. Both Whitney and Bobbi have since passed away.

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Whitney Houston At The Swarovski Fashion Rocks For The Prince’s Trust

Whitney Houston At The Swarovski Fashion Rocks For The Prince’s Trust — Whitney Houston during the Swarovski Fashion Rocks For The Prince’s Trust 2007. Whitney looked so glamorous in her gown.

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Whitney Houston At The Clive Davis Pre Grammy Awards Party

Whitney Houston At The Clive Davis Pre Grammy Awards Party — Whitney Houston at the Clive Davis Pre Grammy Awards Party in February 2008. The singer dazzled in a beautiful purple dress.

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Whitney Houston At The ‘I Look to You’ Official Playback

Whitney Houston At The ‘I Look to You’ Official Playback — After seven years out of the limelight Whitney Houston kicked off her comeback with a launch party for her new album. Putting the troubled last decade behind her, the soul singer dazzled at the event in a black and white animal print dress.

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Whitney Houston Serenades

Whitney Houston Serenades — Whitney Houston performed on ‘Good Morning America’ in New York City on Sept. 1, 2009. She looked amazing and sounded even better.

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Whitney Houston At Keep A Child Alive’s 7th Annual Black Ball

Whitney Houston At Keep A Child Alive’s 7th Annual Black Ball — Whitney Houston attended the Keep A Child Alive’s 7th Annual Black Ball in 2010. She looked stunning her cocktail dress.

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Whitney Houston Is A Show-Stopper

Whitney Houston Is A Show-Stopper — Whitney Houston performing during her ‘Nothing But Love World Tour’ in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2010. She looks exhausted but she has a huge smile on her face.

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Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina Brown

Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina Brown — Whitney Houston and daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Awards Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on Feb. 12, 2011. Sadly, this was just one year before Whitney’s death.

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Whitney Houston Dazzles

Whitney Houston Dazzles — Singer Whitney Houston performed at the pre-Grammy gala & salute to industry icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, California in Feb. 2011. Again, this was one year before her death.

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