Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy Houston, died at her home in New Jersey while receiving hospice care for Alzheimer's disease. She was 91 years old.
Houston's daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, confirmed Houston's death in a statement obtained by FOX News Digital on Monday. The musician was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.
“Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We have lost the matriarch of our family,” Pat said in a statement. She said her mother-in-law's contribution to music and culture was “unparalleled”.
Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy Houston, has passed away. She was 91 years old. (Getty Images)
“Mother Cissy was a powerful and towering presence in our lives. A woman of deep faith and conviction who cared deeply about family, service, and community. Her career in music and entertainment spanned over 70 years. It will continue to be at the forefront of our minds. ”
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Houston was a member of the musical group Sweet Inspirations with Doris Troy and her niece Dee Dee Warwick. This musical group provided backing vocals for Otis Redding, Lou Rawls, The Drifters, and Dionne Warwick.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
