Whitney Houston Dead at 48 the Most Awarded Female Act
Sunday, February 12, 2012
by Bovada Sportsbook
On the eve of the music industry's biggest night of the year, one of its biggest stars shines no more. Whitney Houston has died. She was 48. According to Beverly Hills police Lt. Mark Rosen, Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 in her room at the Beverly Hills Hilton.
Following the tragic announcement, recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow released a statement that said Houston "was one of the world's greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades."
"Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs," Portnow said. "A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice."
Over the course of her career, Houston amassed a total of 415 awards, more than any other female act. Ever. Included among those awards are two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, and 22 American Music Awards.
For more on her life, visit Remembering Whitney Houston, her official website.
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