Cissy Houston, two-time Grammy Award winner and mother of late singer-actress Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 91.
Sissy's daughter-in-law Pat Houston reported her death. He said that the singer was suffering from Alzheimer's. He died at his home in New Jersey. Family members were present with him in his last moments. We have lost the head of the family. Sisi's daughter-in-law issued a statement saying, 'Our hearts are full of sorrow and pain. We have lost the head of our family. He said that Sisi's contribution to music and culture was great. Pat described her mother-in-law as a strong woman of deep faith who cared deeply for her family and community.
Cissy Houston remained active in the music world for almost seven decades. He started singing at the age of just 5 years. She was also a founding member of the R&B group 'The Sweet Inspirations', where she sang with legends such as Roy Hamilton and Elvis Presley. In this group, Sissy sang with singers such as Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick and Doris Troy. Sissi won 2 Grammy Awards Sissi has recorded more than 600 songs in her career. Began his solo career in Houston in 1970 and won two Grammy Awards for traditional gospel album. He was given this award in 1997 and 1999. Half of the family is connected to the world of music. Sissy is the mother of famous singer and actress Whitney Houston. Additionally, she was the aunt of singers Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick.