Cissy Houston

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Cissy Houston

Cissy Houston

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Cissy Houston

Date of Birth: September 30, 1933
Date of Passing: October 07, 2024
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey
Obituary: Variety

Cissy Houston was a gospel singer and widely known as the mother of legendary Whitney Houston. She was a two-time Grammy winning artist who spanned decades in the music industry, performing both solo and with groups.

Houston made appearances in television movies including "Taking My Turn" and "The Vernon Johns Story," as well as films including "The Wiz," "The Preacher's Wife" and "God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness."

Cissy Houston was a gospel singer and widely known as the mother of legendary Whitney Houston. She was a two-time Grammy winning artist who spanned decades in the music industry, performing both solo and with groups.

Houston made appearances in television movies including "Taking My Turn" and "The Vernon Johns Story," as well as films including "The Wiz," "The Preacher's Wife" and "God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness."

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