American singer and actress Whitney Elizabeth Houston passed away on February 11, 2012. She was born on August 9, 1963. She is known as "The Voice" and is one of the most successful musicians of all time, selling more than 200 million records worldwide. Houston, who is renowned for her soulful, powerful vocals and vocal improvisation abilities, has influenced numerous singers in popular music. She is the only artist to have seven straight Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles.
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