Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of all time, known for the extraordinary range, power, and emotional depth of her voice on anthems including "I Will Always Love You," "Greatest Love of All," and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody." With over 200 million records sold worldwide, she remains one of the best-selling music artists in history, and her 1992 recording of "I Will Always Love You" for the film "The Bodyguard" is one of the best-selling singles ever. She died on February 11, 2012, from accidental drowning with cocaine intoxication as a contributing factor, at age 48.