Bobby Brown is paying tribute to his late mother-in-law Cissy Houston, After his death at the age of 91,
Brown, 55, married Sissi’s late daughter, Whitney HoustonFrom 1992 to 2007. The New Edition star shared a joint statement with his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, about Cissy’s passing on Monday.
“Sending love and blessings to the Houston family on this great loss,” the statement said. People“May he rest in peace and strength. the Browns.”
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Brown and Whitney’s tumultuous relationship It started when they met at the Soul Train Music Awards in 1989. At the time, Whitney’s future in the music industry seemed endless, and Brown was labeled a bad boy. She was immediately attracted to him.
“It was hot, it was on fire,” Houston said. rolling stone Of their initial meeting. “I and some of my friends were sitting behind him. I was hugging him, we were laughing, and I kept hitting Bobby on the back of the head… I leaned over and said, ‘Bobby, I’m so sorry.’ And he looked back at me, ‘Yeah, okay, just don’t let it happen again.’ And I said, ‘Oh, this guy doesn’t like me.’ Well, I always get curious when someone doesn’t like me.
Despite the odds, Bobby and Whitney got married in July 1992 at the “Queen of the Night” singer’s estate in Mendham, New Jersey. However, their 14-year marriage remained troubled accusation of infidelityallegations of physical abuse and heavy drug addiction Until their divorce in April 2007.
They welcomed their only child, daughter Bobbi Kristina, in March 1993. Sadly, He died in July 2015 Just three years after Whitney’s death, from a combination of drowning and drug intoxication. Strangely, the mother-daughter duo died in almost the same manner.
Whitney died on February 11, 2012 ruled an accidental drowningWith heart disease and cocaine use as contributing factors.
Sissy remained protective of Whitney for years, even calling her Brown’s Shocking 20/20 Interview Regarding his life with his ex-wife as “disgusting.”
Cissy said at the time, “I’m very disappointed that this interview seemed to promote the story of Bobby’s life more than highlight Whitney’s life.”
On Monday, October 7, the Houston family confirmed Sisi dies at the age of 91 After a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The gospel icon died while under hospice care at his home in New Jersey.
“Our hearts are full of pain and sadness. We have lost the leader of our family,” his daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, said in a statement. “Mother Sisi has been a strong and great figure in our lives. A woman of deep faith and conviction, who cared deeply for family, ministry, and community. His career spanning more than seven decades in music and entertainment will remain at the forefront of our hearts.
“His contribution to popular music and culture is unparalleled,” Pat said. We are blessed and grateful that God allowed him to spend so many years with us and we are grateful for all the valuable life lessons he taught us. May he rest in peace with his daughter Whitney and granddaughter Bobbi Kristina and other beloved family members.
Sissy was one two time grammy winner Who rose to popularity in the ’60s while starring in The Sweet Inspirations with Doris Troy and her niece Dee Dee Warwick. During her illustrious career, she was a backup singer for Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Simon, Bette Midler, and Luther Vandross, among others.
Sissi was married twice.
Her first ex-husband was NBA basketball player Gary Garland, to whom she was married from 1955 to 1997. They have a son named Gary. Cissy’s second ex-husband was Whitney’s father, John Russell Houston. They also had a son, Michael. The couple legally separated in 1991. John died in 2003.
