Cissy Houston

Bobby Brown Breaks Silence on the Passing of Former Mother-in-Law Cissy Houston

The Grammy-winning gospel icon died while under hospice care for Alzheimer's disease at her home in New Jersey at 91.
10/08/2024
Grand Finale - Cissy Houston finishes her tribute to her daughter Whitney Houston strong. The strength and talent are undeniable. You'll see more strong, heartfelt, and warm performance at this year's BET Awards '13. Anything Can Happen!(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For BET)

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s Mother, Dies at 91

The Grammy-winning gospel icon, known for her powerful voice and collaborations with music legends like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, leaves behind a lasting legacy in music history.
10/07/2024

Prayers Up: Cissy Houston Reportedly Diagnosed With Dementia

She recently disowned her son Gary.
07/19/2018

Cissy Houston Reportedly Disowns Son Gary After He Admits Shocking Sexual Molestation Claims In New 'Whitney' Doc

"Gary never brought up these accusations before..."
07/16/2018

The Battle Over Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Money Just Got Worse

The music scion still can't rest in peace.
03/21/2017
Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston's Most Memorable Quotes

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Bobbi Kristina's Estate Is Turning On Her Family

Her lawyer says Cissy and Pat Houston refuse to pay bills.
02/13/2016
Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Celebrity Birthdays: Jurnee Smollett Celebrates!

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This Day in Black History: Sept. 30, 1933

Singer Cissy Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey.
09/30/2014
Lauryn Hill

Celebrity Quotes of the Week: Lauryn Hill Kicks Fan Out of Concert

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Two Icons at the BET Awards: 2010 - When a cleaned-up Whitney Houston accepted the Entertainment Award at the 2010 BET Honors. Her tear-jerking speech was directed at her mother Cissy, who stood by her during her most tumultuous decade. There wasn't a dry eye in the house by the time Whitney got off the stage. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Whitney Houston's Mother Speaks Out Against Lifetime Biopic

Cissy Houston blasts network for going forward with film.
07/23/2014