Whitney Houston is an American pop singer, actress, producer and model.

She is one of the most successful female singers in pop music history, having won 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 30 platinum album certifications and more than 200 million record sales worldwide.

Her musical works include classic songs such as "IWillAlwaysLoveYou", "GreatestLoveofAll", and "IHaveNothing".

However, Whitney's musical life was also highlighted by her personal issues.

On February 11, 2012, Whitney died from accidental drowning in a hotel room at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles at the age of 48.

1. Whitney's road to fame Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963, into a musical family in Newark, New Jersey, USA.

Her mother is a soul singer, and her father is in the entertainment industry. He once served as an artist manager and record producer.

Whitney has shown outstanding musical talent since she was a child. Her voice is high-pitched, graceful and unforgettable.

In 1985, Whitney released her first solo album "Whitney Houston", whose singles "Saving All My Love for You" and "How Will I Know" became number one songs on the US pop charts.

This album also made Whitney one of the most popular female singers at the time.

2. Whitney’s musical achievements Whitney’s musical works cover a variety of styles, including pop, rock, spirituals, R&B, etc.

Her songs are acclaimed for her powerful vocals and touching singing style.

Her albums "Whitney", "Whitney Houston" and "TheBodyguard" have become global best-selling records, among which "TheBodyguard" has become one of the best-selling soundtrack albums in history.

Whitney's songs have also been recognized by multiple music awards, including 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards and 22 platinum album certifications.

Her songs "IWillAlwaysLoveYou", "GreatestLoveofAll", "IHaveNothing", etc. have also become classics in the history of pop music.

3. Whitney's personal problems Although Whitney's musical achievements have been highly praised, her personal problems have also attracted her attention.

She had fallen into trouble with drugs and alcohol, and had been in and out of rehab several times.

Her married life has also attracted much attention. She was once married to singer Bobby Brown and has a daughter.

But their marriage was constantly in turmoil due to various problems, and eventually ended in divorce.

4. Whitney's death On February 11, 2012, Whitney drowned accidentally in a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles at the age of 48.

The news shocked the global music community and fans.

Whitney's death also brought back memories of her music and personal issues, while also making people feel how short and precious life is.