Whitney Houston's mother writes book about singer's life
As the one year anniversary of Whitney Houston's death approaches, the star's mother Cissy has released a book about her daughter's life.
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Whitney Houston's mother to pen memoir of daughter's life
Whitney Houston's mother is writing a book about her daughter's life, career and death, her publisher HarperCollins has revealed.
The former gospel singer Cissy Houston is penning the memoir, which has been billed "the definitive account of Whitney Houston's astonishing life". The book is currently untitled and is due in February.
Whitney Houston died last February at the age of 48.
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Whitney Houston 911 call released
The 911 call made from the hotel where Whitney Houston was found dead has been released by Beverly Hills police. The call was made by hotel security guard who said she apparently "fell or she was in the bathroom with water".
Whitney Houston death 'not criminal'
In a statement tonight by Beverly Hills police department:
"Based on the findings of our investigation and our review of the coroner's report, we have determined that this is not a criminal matter. The BHPD investigation has been officially closed."
White powder found in Whitney Houston's bathroom
White powder was found in the Beverly Hills hotel bathroom where the singer Whitney Houston drowned accidentally in a bathtub in February, according to the full coroner's report released on Wednesday.
Detectives also found a rolled up piece of paper, a small spoon and a mirror - all items used by cocaine users - in the bathroom shortly after the singer's naked body was found in the bathtub.
Houston, 48, had a history of drug addiction.
An autopsy in March determined she died of accidental drowning due to the effects of cocaine and heart disease.
Trailer for Whitney Houston's last film 'Sparkle'
A remake of the 1976 original, "Sparkle" stars Whitney Houston in her final film role as the mother of three girls who form a singing group and struggle with fame and drug addiction.
The film will be released in the UK on 5th October.
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Coroner announces results of Houston autopsy
LA County Coroner spokesman Craig Harvey says Whitney Houston died of accidental drowning due to the effects of cocaine use and heart disease.
The 48 year old singer was found dead in the bathtub of her Beverly Hills hotel room on February the 12, the night before she was due to appear at the Grammy Awards.
Whitney ruling ends speculation about death
A Los Angeles coroner has ruled Whitney Houston died by drowning, but heart disease and cocaine use were contributing factors.
Houston was found submerged in the bathtub of her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11th, one day before the Grammy Awards. There were a number of bottles of prescription drugs in the room.
The Coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey says cocaine metabolites were found in Houston's system, and said the results indicated Houston was a chronic cocaine user.
Coroner rules Whitney Houston death was 'accidental'
A Los Angeles coroner has decided that Whitney Houston died of accidental drowning due to the effects of heart disease and cocaine use - Reuters
Whitney Houston leaves whole estate to daughter Bobbi
Whitney Houston left everything to her 19-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina.
The pop star's will does not mention specific assets but leaves all of her furnishings, clothing, personal effects, jewellery and cars to her only child Bobbi.
Inside Edition first reported the will today.
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