13.02.2012
Famous American singer and actress Whitney Elizabeth Houston has died this Saturday at 48 years old. Her body was found in a bathroom at the "Beverly Hilton" in Los Angeles. No illegal drugs and alcohol have been discovered in the hotel room, but prescription drugs were found. TMZ.com gossip columns reported that the Houston was having fun with friends two nights running, at Thursday and Friday. The supporters of one of the major versions suppose that the primary cause of her death was the fact that Houston used to take anti-depressants and drink alcohol.
According to her friends, the singer has almost completely got rid of drug addiction and alcoholism in recent years, but there is a possibility of recurrence of the serious drug abuse. Cause of the death is still unclear; the police continue the investigation, the first results will be known in two months. One thing is clear: no traces of violence were found.
Whitney Huston used to sing in rhythm and blues and soul genres. A unique voice and beautiful look made her one of the most eminent and commercially successful pop singers of the history. Ceremony of “Grammy” award began with the memories of Whitney Houston last Sunday in Los-Angeles. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Technology has decided to devote her a separate performance.
Houston was the most awarded female artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records, because her musical career is truly great. She got 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 15 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. More than 170 million copies of her albums were sold all over the world. The song I Will Always Love You was recognized as the best female single of all time, and Rolling Stone magazine included Houston into the list of 100 world's greatest artists.
Organizing Committee of the Transnational Anti-Drug Internet Competition "Maya" sincerely mourns with family and friends of this talented performer. Extensive music library, as well as the memory of millions of fans around the world, is the best indicator of Whitney Houston’s immortality.
