In memory of Whitney Houston's 56th birthday

Iconic singer Whitney Houston, born August 9, 1963 and died February 11, 2012 of accidental drowning and suspected drug use, I turned 55 today. The music mogul is pictured here at the Grammy Awards held on February 26, 1986 in Los Angeles, California. The award earned him his career first Best Pop Vocal Performance award at the Grammy Awards.

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At a concert in Paris, France, May 18, 1988, Whitney Houston took the stage and serenaded the audience.

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Whitney Houston and comedian Eddie Murphy are the 10th member of the United Negro College Fund. Lou Rolls Parade of Stars November 15, 1989 at L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills, CA Telethon Kickoff Party.

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Whitney Houston sings national anthem during Super Bowl XXV pregame show During the Gulf War on January 27, 1991, tens of thousands of soccer fans waved tiny American flags in an incredible outburst of patriotism.

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Whitney Houston plays Kevin Costner in a scene from the iconic 1992 film The Bodyguard. appear on the screen with Costner plays a security guard tasked with protecting the character of Pop His star Houston, who is in danger.

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Singers Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston perform for the Barbara Davis Pediatric Diabetes Center in 1992. Attend his 1992 Carousel of Hope Ball. The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on February 2, 1992.

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Whitney Houston, daughter Bobbi Kristina and husband Bobby Brown at the bar Arrive at On the Green in New York, NY. Bobby's 25th birthday party on February 4, 1994. Elton John AIDS Foundation Party at the 71st Annual Academy Awards at the Pagani in Los Angeles, CA. March 21, 1999.

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Whitney Houston was a special guest at the Songwriters Hall of Fame's 32nd Annual Awards. York, New York. June 14, 2001.

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