Breaking news: American singer Whitney Houston passed away at the age of 48 (picture)

Breaking news: American singer Whitney Houston passed away at the age of 48 (picture) The Associated Press reported: American singer Whitney Houston passed away at the age of 48. Whitney…

Associated Press reported: American singer Whitney Houston died at the age of 48. Whitney Houston's spokesperson Kristen Sturt just announced the news, but the cause and place of death are currently unclear. Whitney Houston is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B singer, actress, songwriter, film producer and former model. She is well known to the world for her powerful voice, polyphonic appeal and wide vocal range, and has become a pop queen. Whitney has sold more than 180 million albums worldwide. According to Guinness World Records, Whitney is the most awarded female singer (415 awards and 562 nominations).

BBC: American singer Whitney Houston passed away

Famous American singer and movie star Whitney Houston passed away at the age of 48.

Whitney Houston's public relations manager confirmed the news but declined to reveal the specific cause of her death.

Whitney Houston was a popular singer in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s.

The movie "The Bodyguard" starring her and Kevin Costner also successfully established her position in the film industry.