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    Whitney Houston died Saturday at the age of 48.Reuters
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    Whitney Houston's marriage to Bobby Brown was controversial for of number of reasons. From drug abuse to domestic violence the 'bad boy' was often blamed for the downfall of America's sweetheart. Her death on 11 February from drowning was a direct result of years of substance abuse.Reuters
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    Whitney Houston: With a total of 415 career awards, she was named the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records. The awards she received include two Emmys Awards and six Grammys. She passed away on February 11, 2012 at the age of 48.Reuters
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    Saturday afternoon, Whitney Houston was found dead in her bathtub in the Beverly Hilton hotel. Details are still emerging about the cause of her death and her final days, but the she gave her final performance on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 to the delight of her adoring fans.Reuters

The death of American singer and actress Whitney Houston has shocked the world. The 48-year-old singer was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room on Saturday.

Born on Aug. 9, 1963, Whitney Houston became one of the most entertaining personalities. She enthralled music lovers around the world with her vocal range and produced some of the most memorable music of her generation including "I Will Always Love You".

Whitney Houston held Guinness World Records as the most awarded female act of all time. She had about 415 awards under her belt including two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards and 22 American Music Awards.

We take you down the memory lane (1963-2012) of the singer, who entertained the world for many years.