The entertainment world is still reeling from news that Cissy Houston, Gospel legend and mother of late Pop icon Whitney Houston, died at 91 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease (as we reported here).
As fans, admirers, and industry insiders took to social media in droves to offer their condolences after the news hit the Web on Monday (October 7), celebrities joined the chorus with touching tributes to the GRAMMY-winning songstress.
Look inside to see what Bobby Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Deborah Cox, Monica, and Angela Bassett had to say.
Angela Bassett
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Deborah Cox
Jennifer Hudson
Cissy Houston, what a life you lived! You have shared so much with the world—now rest in your eternal reward. I can only imagine the great reunion taking place in heaven today. 💜🕊️ Get that heavenly choir together !! pic.twitter.com/nyWrJkhoel
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) October 8, 2024
Monica
Chaka Khan
Bobby Brown
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Much love and much respect to one of the most beautiful mothers in the world thank you so much for bringing Whitney Houston to the world. Thank you thank you thank you rest in peace to Cissy Houston
Much love and much respect to one of the most beautiful mothers in the world thank you so much for bringing Whitney Houston to the world. Thank you thank you thank you rest in peace to Cissy Houston 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹