Inside the Final Hours of Whitney Houston’s Life

Whitney Houston was one of the biggest singing stars of her generation, but her life was cut short 10 years ago when she was found dead in the bathtub of her Beverly Hills hotel. Now, we’re learning more about the tragic circumstances of her final days. She was staying at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in the days leading up to the 2012 Grammys, where she was set to perform. Inside Edition spoke with Gerrick Kennedy, author of the new book “Didn’t We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston.”

[@CringeComedyTV]

10 years already. What a tragedy. Truly one of the greatest voices ever. Her rendition of the National Anthem during the halftime of the Super Bowl is beyond reproach. Of course "I will Always Love You" is one of the greatest songs ever. The world lost a great one when Whitney passed.

[@isabellind1292]

Yes! That was the most amazing renditions of the National Anthem ever. Such a beautiful voice.💓🌹 I thought it was disrespectful of the man who discovered her, Clive Davis and all the others who thought it was appropriate to attend his pre-Grammy party after learning she'd died.

[@TheJucx]

She was an amazing woman. Loved her voice and personality

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Her daughter died too.... Whitney's genes will never be passed again...forever silenced

[@julievanderleest]

Funny, I have her version of the national anthem downloaded on my iTunes. I have yet to hear someone sing it half as great as Whitney. There likely won’t be another who could top it.

[@julievanderleest]

@@SUGAR_XYLER I almost want to dislike your post because of how true it is and very sad. Makes me cry. Feel bad about “liking” something so terrible.🥺

[@summeraku]

10 years ALREADY? This tells you how fast life is moving. Another 10 years will be here before you know it. Go live that life you planned to live now. Life goes very fast.

[@jenayiahaye2656]

Jesus is coming back sooner than you think, you might want to get right with God by repenting and turning away from your sins first❤️❤️, i love you all!!

[@daughterofkingjesus7878]

@@jenayiahaye2656 YESSSSS PREACHHHHHHHHHH

[@doof4920]

@@jenayiahaye2656 is the devil coming too?

[@doof4920]

@@jenayiahaye2656 because idk if you know this or not but he walks on this earth like the rest of us.

[@لاالهالااللهمحمدرسولالله-ف9ج2ش]

Live life as yu can ..and already dead , so..

[@sun.still.shines.]

Her singing was incredible back in the day and her music will always live on.

[@MarioMartinez-tt9ly]

Celebrities often tell their employees; hairdressers,bodyguards, chefs, etc . To not bother them especially when doing things such as sleeping , showering and those sorta things . I’m not surprised the hairdresser was even hesitant to go check up on her .

[@posh.b0y]

@@brodie2005thegamer Katy Perry isn't dead..

[@posh.b0y]

@@brodie2005thegamer That's definitely a hoax, she's alive and well. Just Google her and you'll see.

[@ya_boi_paypay26]

@@brodie2005thegamer Katy Perry is very much alive

[@TheQueenHerself123]

@@brodie2005thegamer Not sure where you got your information from but Katy isn’t dead.

[@Proverbspsalms]

@@brodie2005thegamer uhhh. I see where this is going. I checked something because when you Google a person and it says anticipated death, that means it was planned like Whitney. Even fresh prince told us Whitney was gonna die in the shower. Do you remember that episode?

[@icanisa]

It always felt like she was still alive. Her music is so timeless whenever you hear it, it doesn't feel "retro" or "classic" or "out of place", it always fits in .

[@lastinghappiness3977]

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years already. She passed the day before my birthday. I remember going home and hearing it on the radio. May she and Bobbi Kristina rest in peace 💗🕊

[@william21186]

She died on my birthday. 😔😭

[@angelsantana4358]

She passed on my birthday 😭😭 I've listened to her on my bday for the past 10 years

[@patr70]

You don't "Rest in Peace" just becuase you can't handle the truth. Wake Up and stop using "Rest in Peace" as a pathetic excuse to write off someone death becuase it's much more serious than that.. Thank you

[@crystalsherman8896]

Ikr. Happy birthday

[@capableofgreatness8804]

waite a minute, she died 10 years ago.... my gosh time flies.....

[@iggygirlsballersclub7819]

It doesn't seem like 10 years, feels like yesterday. I remember seeing the special report come on tv. I was in shock and sadness. Whitney is a iconic. She will always be remembered by that lovely voice and beauty. 💕

[@DJRenee]

Exactly. Feels fresh.

[@juliusnepos6013]

Yeah

[@michaela.orlando4421]

I know ten years feels more like yesterday. I got the covid booster shot on ten year anniversary of her passing, she really had the voice from god.

[@SphereOfStreaming]

@@michaela.orlando4421 tf

[@davidthibodeau5775]

Crack is wack

[@TimJoseph08031990]

I still listen to her music on the radio. Can't believe it's been 10 years since she passed away. May her soul Rest in Peace 🙏🏽💔😢

[@moniquewrites9046]

It really hurts every time we hear her on the radio at work.

[@DJRenee]

Agreed

[@lwyllc286]

I heard "I have nothing" today in the UPS store...I got chills

[@djtraffic3298]

the media did Whitney Houston so bad they always talked bad about her except when she was doing good.

[@blackisbeauty1340]

You so right.

[@yesha3306]

Exactly!!

[@spotlightspanther]

They always wait until the tragedy struck to show fake love, they did Michael Jackson the same way.

[@yesha3306]

@@spotlightspanther FACTS💯

[@djtraffic3298]

@@spotlightspanther so true !!

[@amayer5388]

I was just talking today about her, it really saddens me that she’s gone, she always going to be my favorite singer, every time they would play her song at the club I always had a great time with my friends, I still do every time I listen to any of her songs.

[@azeleyes2936]

One of the greatest voices in history, her legacy will never be forgotten

[@emptyheart09]

For the last 3 years I have had a playlist of her evergreen songs... She will always be iconic to every generation... rest in peace beautiful

[@l0rdapophis]

It's really been 10 years??? Damn, I remember when they first announced her death. It seems unreal that she and Michael been gone for so long

[@DJRenee]

Still fresh

[@j4ever938]

Ik ik

[@fernanmontevista204]

If time can be brought back , Whitney should have totally seperated from her husband back then and continue her singing career instead.I just imagine how many more songs can she made .I miss her .

[@DJRenee]

Bobby wasn't her downfall. She was a junkie when they met.

[@keykeycutiekaor8772]

@@DJRenee besides from being an addict, people don't understand or get it doesn't matter the money a celebrity has, happiness is always the key to survival in staying a float in any relationship once her relationship with Bobby brown started to deteriorate that alone in itself caused her downfall, the drugs just made the process quicker.

[@darkpisces8125]

@@DJRenee and Hollywood was her downfall. And other celebrities who were trying to steal her shine.

[@livelyupmyself1]

A lot of people blame Whitney’s downfall on Bobby, but the truth is - Whitney was an adult who made her own decisions.

[@lotus_bomb2240]

Undeniable talent but Whitney was an addict before Bobby came along. She introduced him to the world of drugs. She was a beautiful flawed woman just like so many of us. May she rest in peace 🕊

[@amandahemstreet4369]

Rip Whitney Houston 😢 🙏

[@Giselle2371]

I was a freshmen in high school when I was visiting my godparents' home when I saw the news about her death. I was devastated because I would play her music every morning going to school

[@norsechick]

She was the best.

[@Blaze6432]

yep, at getting high.

[@Людмила-л7щ2с]

​@@Blaze6432вы-нелюди!........

[@G123-g7k]

HAVE MERCY ON US MY FATHER IN HEAVEN WHITNEY, WHITNEY miss you my sister RIP.

[@bubblybubbles4023]

Of all of the celebrity deaths Whitney Houston's death hurt me the most. I've never been so hurt over a person I didn't know in my life. It took over a year before I was able to listen to her music again without breaking down crying.💔

[@csic123]

Don't forget MJ and Prince.

[@diorrboyyyy]

@@csic123 they said for them its just Whitney…

[@kwameprempeh9405]

I always feel she's still alive when I listen to her songs....the diva the world will never have💔

[@perijetton9275]

She sang the best National Anthem ever!

[@andreeazaharia697]

She is the Voice once in a life time!love her forever!

[@9ine_598]

A decade. I feel old. Ugh I miss her.

[@biggestfanoflexirivera]

Rest in peace Whitney Houston and she changed my life 🥺😭😭😭😭

[@tk2440]

There will never be another Whitney Houston 💔

[@Shadow-nlr]

She was the best singer!

[@CassetteOfficialMusic]

Can’t believe they still had that party

[@Tee1312Jay]

The event/party was not about Whitney.

[@CassetteOfficialMusic]

@@Tee1312Jay it wasnt it pre Grammies party ! For musicians , wasn’t her record deal owner there? Wheeling out a body in the same building?!

[@amandahuginkiss8561]

What a wonderful voice and lovely lady. She will forever be missed.

[@toxicspikes8394]

This feels like yesterday

[@Flowshow88]

Such an incredible and amazing human being ❤

[@roger632]

"🎶And I will always love you!🎶" Still one of the best pieces of music around.

[@tammiea8552]

Drugs and alcohol ruined her voice. So sad. This didn't need to happen.

[@alexsmith1207]

His brother introduced her the drugs without knowing the consequences which is sad and changed everything.

[@NDB82]

Actually it was probably the cigarettes that ruined her voice.

[@abutts02]

Blame Bobby Brown

[@amygriffith8224]

This is why you should NEVER do drugs and alcohol, its pointless.

[@derekg7853]

@@NDB82 Adele smokes and has been smoking cigarettes since before she was famous. I think it was the other thing Whitney was smoking that shot her voice. Trust me, I've known a couple people who smoked that stuff and their voice did not sound great at all.

[@itsyourgirlamanda1624]

Whitney Houston will always be my favorite.💕😭

[@Jessie-J]

Leave Whitney alone.

[@spotlightspanther]

It's disrespectful because it's the 10th anniversary of her death and they'd rather talk about the drugs and problems and not her legacy which is her impact on music. She paved the way for a generation of singers/artists. But no they do the opposite and they why they continuously get sued. It's tragic what happened to Whitney Houston and was young when she died I just wish she got the proper help/guidance she needed the most before her demise.

[@dcdx8966]

In her prime she was the greatest singer of all time easily

[@keezywitabanger6667]

She still is lmao

[@Iluvx4]

Rest In Peace Whitney, we miss you🕊

[@WaveGod813]

So everybody saw she was messed up and nobody took her to the hospital? Smh

[@mrwilliamwonder]

she had the best pipes of any female singer on the planet before all that coke.

[@talkswithfayyxx3212]

can we stop bringing up her drug issue, it was more to her than that. seems to be one of the things people tend to pay attention more to, people can change & she did.

[@ki8079]

@@davidstockman1456 Yes and Avril herself would agree with op

[@kaleycooper9111]

@@talkswithfayyxx3212 kind of hard to ignore it when it’s the reason she’s a rotting hunk of meat now. Though it’s understandable since especially back then during the 70s-00s, drugs we’re normal and among celebrities, almost a status thing. I don’t know of any famous singer from that time that *didnt* do drugs

[@R8V10]

@@kaleycooper9111 It’s actually way more prevalent now.

[@deed2157]

@@kaleycooper9111 Back in the 70s and up many celebs drug use was swept under the rug or were encouraged to get clean. Depending on the artist it damaged their reputation to know they used drugs. Whitney was one of those people that had a long drug problem but it was kept secret until it couldn't be hidden anymore. Now these days a lot of artists promote drug use and glorify it.

[@zefft5098]

I guess the weirdest thing is there’s six versions of this story and how she died and who found her

[@Tatathaone]

Right. The reporter said "face up." When I've been hearing "face down."

[@Passion_4_Fashion-p4t]

Whitney just had that spark & magic that made you want to dance! 10 years seems like it just happened yesterday still can't believe it. Also , still can't believe Luther vandross is gone too. Whitney & Luther were the greatest , talented , 2 sad losses we have ever had in my opinion. Got to always remember Whitney will always love us & Luther always gave us a reason to believe in the power of love! Rip Whitney , bobbi , & Luther ! ( wanted to give luther a shout out even though this is about Whitney).

[@christopherwright8749]

When I knew what happened I was truly upset me and my dad was talking about this earlier and my dad was talking about her last song I Look To You (2009) and he said if you listen to the lyrics it’s sounds like she was suffering back then. I was also shocked to learn that her daughter also passed similar way to Whitney back in (2015) it’s truly sad.

[@ven-venvybz8775]

10 yrs later and I know Clive Davis is the hitter. Monica wanted to hug her while brandy wanted her spot.

[@trinajohnson183]

Brandy could never! Not even singing the national anthem!

[@newsaroundtheworld3627]

Rest well woman of all time ..greatest hit no other voice like urs ...still can't believe ur gone

[@kayliahferrero]

Thank god we have the studio recordings otherwise we would forget how beautiful and stunning her singing was

[@Papxrdoll]

You can tell she's been going through it. And she's trying to hide it. She deserves so much more than to go out like this. Rest well queen 👑

[@aishling.wall.98]

10 years wow where's the time gone

[@karlmuud]

Her voice was totally unique. Stunningly unique.

[@ashleymurray5849]

Best singer ever❤

[@Dylansoawesome]

I can’t believe it had already been 10 years! It feels like yesterday! I’m still not over it! 😭

[@PaiviProject]

Oh wow. It's been that long already. She was truly amazing singer ❤ I adored her so much. I feel bad that she was gone way too early.

[@majorieterrazola2842]

When I listen to her, she always give me goosebumps. 💕 I love you Whitney. ❤️

[@JS-ed2hg]

Sad so many Legends lost in my lifetime.

[@angeljohnson7802]

Queen Whitney was/is the diva of all diva's every time she sung it was like hearing a part of god singing!!!!

[@JonnyKing_27]

Whitney Houston is such a massive icon in the music industry. AN WEEEEEEEEE WILL ALWAYS LOVE HEEERRRRRRRRRRRR

[@journeymansmitty8283]

Despite who she was in this life I love her and her music she was so amazing May her soul rest in peace🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kathn5509]

Rip Whitney and Bobbi ❤️✝️

[@deborahaaa362]

QUEEN DIVA, NONE OTHER... We LOVE You, yes we miss you, but you gave us the Best preformances like no other, no one can come close. Your gifts came from On High. The many videos that you left behind will last throughout eternity. We Love you, you changed the music industry and the listening audience. Forever our Queen! ( Thank you momma Cissy Houston for grooming the Best Female Performer)

[@supergaltricia2143]

Time really does fly 10 years seems just like yesterday…I mean Kobe Bryant has been dead two years already that’s crazy too. No one is promised tomorrow. Live your life to the fullest and be Kind 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@j4ever938]

It always takes me a few minutes to realize Kobe isn't here anymore.

[@destineeherrera]

Wow 10 years already 🥺 rip angel!! we miss you ✨

[@mvannorden02]

I honestly miss her. She gave us a lot of great music and was such a great talent. I thought she was a treasure.

[@GratitudeGriot]

WOW. it's been a decade💔🕊

[@harperstacey9604]

Where did all the time go? It doesn't seem like it's been 10 years since Whitney Houston passed away. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@alwayssearching1203]

Rest In Peace Whitney. You will always be missed and cherished. 😭😔❤️

[@o0QuAdSh0t0o]

RIP 🕊

[@thisworldisover3238]

Congratulations Whitney on being 10 yrs sober!!!

[@TheLatest698]

Love you grandmama ❤❤

[@graciesaccardo9363]

God 🙏 Bless Whitney 🙏 a wonderful actress and Singer ♥️♥️ sadly missed!! Sending prayers for her beloved family 🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏

[@unrelateduser]

Rip Whitney 10 yrs without you

[@perryjones7771]

Let’s be real Whitney Houston is the greatest singer of all time

[@AndrewJohnson-re7ed]

I'll say it since no one else will. I strongly believe that Whitney Houston was murdered. Peace & love from the Book Man of QB! Go get'em!!🏃🏃‍♀️

[@tashanoel8729]

I was just nine when I first heard her in 83. I tried to sing like her growing up. I wanted that voice. I can't shake this felt like I lost a family member.

[@cyberbutterflyy9914]

I feel so bad for her :( She was beautiful

[@josefinacaraan4735]

Rest In Peace Whitney with Your Daughter …🙏💐🌺🌷♥️

[@BossipR]

So what disturbs me is she didn’t have a support system to keep her clean. She filmed a movie called Sparkle just before she died and they required her to do drug tested the whole time she filmed. She looked, sounded good, and stayed clean as well.

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

Miss you girl

[@jstone7365]

What a sweet pure soul filled with such pain and sadness. Everyday without Whitney in the world is a day without joy.

[@SheRocksNSheRolls]

She should have never gotten mixed up with Bobby Brown. Her life spiraled downwards once she did and we all saw it play out on MTV's being Bobby Brown.

[@harperstacey9604]

Bobby Brown spent Whitney's money like it was going out of style. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@NippysGuard]

That performance of IWALY at the Diva's Live 99 show, I'll never forget.

[@msh511]

So beautiful

[@nobu368]

may she continue to rest in peace love to her and her family

[@HurricanePatrick]

Don't do drugs kids

[@NDGOCHYLD]

Can't believe it's been ten years.

[@chrisbauman2562]

She is the queen

[@youtubecomments4031]

I dont know what happened that night but she's in a better place now when she was struggling with her issus may god be with her god bless her souls and prayers to her family for her 10 years!

[@paulac1234]

I think it was really tacky and tasteless to carry on with the Grammy party while her body was still cold upstairs in the hotel. Very disrespectful towards an icon like her. Sad…

[@petrichor259]

America lacks compassion

[@s-sentialbizness7283]

WOW ... 10 YEARS already since we lost this ICON! 😥😥😥 I'll never forget that day when I learned of her death, I was absolutely devastated! 💔 RIP Whitney! 💐🕯I will always love you... 💖

[@zqpcydbfoqbdiehdj]

:( she was very beautiful and so gifted!! r.i.p. Queen ❤️

[@saunsiaraybroussard9967]

She will always be one of my favorite artists!

[@HaitianPrincess4Real]

This author is tacky for releasing this book on the anniversary of her death - feels like a money grab to me! Does this author have a personal connection to her other than being a random music journalist?

[@trinajohnson183]

No! He does NOT have a personal connection with her. He doesn't know anymore about her & her life than what the media has given people all these years. He has taken info from media, tabloids, other info from movies, documentaries, & books already out......and created his own pages. Very tacky & distasteful. The one person that definitely knew this woman....from her teen yrs, actually spent time, close time, and was around her regularly on a daily basis from the time Whitney was 16, is her best friend, ex-lover, & confidant Robyn Crawford! I purchased her memoir from 2019, on Audible, and it is a GREAT read! Very truthful, loving, an honest! If anybody wants to know the truth about Whitney, her family, & her life....all the way to her death, this is the memoir you want to purchase. A Song for you, My Life With Whitney Houston.....by Robyn Crawford. And she actually is speaking herself in this audio version of her book! Another truthful one is by her mom Cissy Houston.......Whitney's life from birth to her passing! I will not be purchasing any other books about Whitney from any of these money grabbing folks out here, cause there is nothing else to talk about.....and nothing new!

[@HaitianPrincess4Real]

@@trinajohnson183 thanks for that tip. I will buy Robyns book from audible

[@trinajohnson183]

@@HaitianPrincess4Real you will not be disappointed! You will learn a lot, but you have to take time & have the time to listen to it in order to get the whole story!

[@lorir5728]

I can't believe it's been ten years

[@Mimi-cq4bg]

Remember the song “I’m your baby tonight” was recorded in one take. She wanted to get to the mall before it closed.

[@stopyulin3226]

It’s a pity people didn’t make all this fuss of her when she was alive! She might still be here today..

[@akhliawilsonsreadingparrot]

SIP Whitney your songs will forever live on , what great legacy u leave behind.

[@yourfavoratesisters6847]

ITS NOT SIP. ITS RIP. SHEEESSHHH

[@spotlightspanther]

@@yourfavoratesisters6847 Just so you'd be informed that SIP means ‘sleep in peace ‘ it's similar to Rest In Peace in case you didn't know which you didn't.

[@dboucica]

Time flies...feels like yesterday. Watching this video sure tell us a lot about life, the show must go on and it did went on without her that night of her passing. Don't let anyone steal your joy.

[@JevRango]

February 11th of 2022 marks 10 years since Whitney Houston had passed away!

[@JOTYYY]

I still listen to her everyday my whole life ❤

[@goddess8624]

Just watched the movie and my 31 yr old ass in here in tears! I'll never forget her voicem so much power...r.i.p whitney

[@everythingyonce1770]

What’s the movie called

[@Staykool-aid]

And I will always miss you -in memory of Whitney I love you girl hope you having a good time and singing your heart out in heaven

[@maifolau6996]

I;ve been counting down to the 11th, still in unbelief she passed. happy 10 years

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Miss Whitney