Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model.
Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide.
She released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have been certified diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Houston won numerous awards, including six Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, and 16 NAACP Image Awards.
She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.