Whitney Houston was an American recording artist who died at the age of 48 on the 11th February 2012. She was an astounding singer who won 415 career awards within her life time as well as producing a variety of hit songs, including “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” (a personal favourite of mine!)
Unfortunately, Whitney was found dead in the bathtub of her room at the Beverly Hilton, just hours before the traditional pre-Grammys dinner, of which she was due to be attending.
Whitney was called “one of the world’s greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades” by Grammys organizing chief Neil Portnow at the ceremony.
“A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice.”
Many stars voiced their shock upon hearing the news on Whitney’s death via Twitter, on the evening of the annual Grammy awards show that she was due to attend.
On the evening of the Grammys award show, many celebrities and leaders within the music industry paid tribute to the star on Saturday. Fans also gathered outside the hotel where the superstar was found dead, holding candles and singing songs including “I Will Always Love You” shortly after the news had spread.
Many awards where won at the Grammys and one young lady who did exceptionally well was Adele, the singer-songwriter won numerous awards including: album of the year, record of the year, pop solo performance, pop vocal album and song of the year. The Foo Fighters also did exceptionally well winning 4 awards including: rock song of the year, rock album and hard rock and metal performance and rock performance. Kayne west also won 4 awards and Bon Iver, Skrillex and Cee Lo Green all won 2.