Grammy Award winner, Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 48. CNN confirmed, “The entertainer was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. (6:55 p.m. ET) at the Beverly Hilton hotel despite resuscitation efforts”, Beverly Hills Police Lt. Mark Rosen said. “There were no obvious signs of criminal intent and the cause of her death is being investigated.”
Celebrity reactions on Twitter include:
Mariah Carey “Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston.... My heartfelt condolences to Whitney's family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world.... She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.”
Pink “Whitney was the reason many of us do what we do. A few stolen moments is all that we share RIP”
Ellen DeGeneres “Very sad news about Whitney. My heart and prayers go out to her daughter and family.”
La Toya Jackson “I can't fathom the fact that #whitneyhouston has died! My heart goes out 2 her mother, daughter & her love ones. #Whitney U will be missed!”
Alicia Keys “I feel sick.... Life is precious, we are fragile souls. Let's love each other! I miss you beautiful Whitney, the whole world misses you!!”
Randy Jackson “Wow I am devastated. The world has lost another one of the best voices in history. RIP whitney houston...”
Piers Morgan”Stunned by Whitney Houston's death at just 48 - one of the greatest voices ever heard. #RIP”
It has just been announced that Jennifer Hudson will be performing a tribute to Whitney Houston at the 2012 Grammys. The show will be airing on CBS February 12th at 8:00pm (EST).
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