Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy Award-winning gospel singer and church choir director and mother of the late pop icon and iconic singer and actress Whitney Houston, died Monday at the age of 91. Houston was born Emily Dinkard on September 30th. He died at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, 1933, at his home in Newark, New Jersey. According to statement Her family shared on social media that she was receiving hospice care for Alzheimer's disease.
“Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We have lost the matriarch of our family,” said daughter-in-law Pat Houston.
“Mother Cissy was a powerful and towering presence in our lives. She was a woman of deep faith and conviction who deeply valued family, service, and community. Her career in music and entertainment spanned over 70 years. , will continue to be at the forefront of our world.'Her contributions to popular music and culture are unparalleled,'' Pat Houston added. “We are blessed and grateful that God has allowed her to spend so many years with us and the many precious life lessons she has taught us. May she rest in peace with her daughter Whitney and granddaughter Bobbi Kristina, as well as her other loved ones. ”
The family thanked the public for their “generous support” but asked for privacy as they grieve.
According to christian postNew Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where Cissy Houston served as choir director for more than 50 years, also issued an announcement regarding her death.
“Pastor Joe A. Carter and the members of New Hope Baptist Church sadly announce the passing of our beloved Dr. Emily Cissy Houston,” the church said in a statement. statement Monday night. “Dr. Houston served New Hope Baptist Church for over 50 years. We are so grateful for her life and accomplishments. As we prepare to celebrate her life, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. Please continue to pray.”
Houston, who spent decades as an influential figure in American gospel music, won Grammy Awards in the traditional soul gospel category for his albums “Face to Face'' in 1997 and “He Leadeth Me'' in 1999. did.
Recognized as a soul singer, Houston also performed backing vocals for other famous stars such as Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley. Cissy Houston was part of a successful singing family that included her iconic daughter Whitney Houston, who passed away in 2012, as well as nieces Dee Dee Warwick and Dionne Warwick, and famed soprano Leontyne Price. .
Following the news of Mr. Houston's death on Monday night, many in the gospel and entertainment industries released statements expressing their condolences.
“My deepest condolences to Mama Cissy Houston's family. After Whitney's death, Mrs. H. and I spoke at least once a month until her health deteriorated.” wrote gospel singer Kurt Carr. statement On facebook. “What a blessing and honor it was to know her and receive all of her wisdom about life, the church, the music industry, Elvis (lol), and her amazing baby girl Whitney. Rest easy, Mama Sissy…your reward is great.”
Media mogul Tyler, on the other hand, has been involved in three generations of women in the Houston family: Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston, and Whitney's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown (who died in 2015, about three years after her mother died). I was saddened by the death of
“It's hard to believe that all three generations of these women have passed away. Today, it is with humility and great sadness that we say goodbye to the wonderful Cissy Houston. What a voice, what a laugh, what a kind heart. May you rest in peace.'' These are the arms of Jesus you spoke to us about,'' Perry wrote on Facebook.
Cissy Houston's former son-in-law, Bobby Brown, also paid tribute.
“I want to send my love and blessings to the Houston family on this great loss,” Brown said. statement To the people. “May she rest in peace and strength, Browns.”
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