Cissy Houston

(1933-2024)

American singer

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Emily Drinkard (September 30, 1933 – October 7, 2024), known professionally as Cissy Houston, was an American soul and gospel singer. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan, Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work.

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Born	Emily Drinkard 30 September 1933 Newark, New Jersey, USA
Died	7 October 2024 (aged 91) Newark, New Jersey, USA
Zodiac	Libra
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Freddie Garland - · · m. 1954; div. 1956 info edit

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John Houston - · · m. 1959; div. 1990 info edit

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Whitney Elizabeth Houston info 1st child with John Houston Female b. 9 Aug 1963 d. 11 Feb 2012 · Age: 48 (at death) · 1963-2012 · American singer, actress, and film producer

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Leontyne Price · Cousin · 1927- · African-American soprano edit info

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Dionne Warwick · Niece · 1940- · American singer edit info

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Dee Dee Warwick · Niece · 1945-2008 · American singer edit info

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Damon Elliott · Great-nephew · 1973- · American musician and record producer edit info

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Bobbi Kristina Brown · Granddaughter · 1993-2015 · American television personality edit info

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