Cissy Houston

Gospel Singer

Birthday September 30, 1933

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Newark, NJ

DEATH DATE Oct 7, 2024 (91)

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About

Gospel singer sang backup for artists such as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. Houston was the recipient of multiple honors, including two Grammy Awards. Her song "I Know Him So Well" has accumulated more than 5 million streams on Spotify. 

Before Fame

She was in a gospel group with her cousin Dionne Warwick called The Drinkard Singers. 

Trivia

She performed backup on Van Morrison's single "Brown Eyed Girl." She released 10 solo albums throughout her career. 

Family Life

She was married to her second husband John Russell Houston from 1959 until 1990. Her daughter was the great Whitney Houston

Associated With

She played the role of Mrs. Havergal in the film The Preacher's Wife with Denzel Washington