Whitney Houston
Known for her breathtaking voice and hit songs, Houston enjoyed a very successful career spanning several decades, selling over 200 million records, including albums, singles, and videos worldwide.
With seven albums to her name, Houston broke several records and, undoubtedly, was an inspiration to young female and colored musicians during her prime.
Despite her fame, a documentary uncovered how the singer fought the stigma of abuse as a child and her battle with substance abuse. First responders on the scene of her death discovered Houston facedown in the bathtub with a bottle of Champagne and a spoon containing a “white crystal-like substance”.
After an autopsy, it was revealed that accidental drowning and heart disease were contributory causes of her death. There were additional traces of a muscle relaxant, Xanax, marijuana and allergy medication in the singer’s system.
