Whitney Houston 1963-2012

Beverly Hills Fire Department representative is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.

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