Whitney Houston has died

[xxMATTGxx]

LOS ANGELES — Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unclear.

At her peak in the 1980s and '90s, Houston the golden girl of the music industry and one of the world's best-selling artists.

Among her hits were "How Will I Know," "Saving All My Love for You" and "I Will Always Love You." She won multiple Grammys including album and record of the year.

Her success carried her beyond music to movies like "The Bodyguard."

But by the end of her career, drug use took its toll as her record sales plummeted and her voice became raspy and hoarse.

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Woah, wasn't really expecting to see that this morning. R.I.P!

[Martin]

What a shock! Such an amazing voice and such a young age. I only saw a picture of her today in the Sun and she did look really ill R.I.P

[Jurv]

I'm not surprised after watching this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pldjOAkm40I

R.I.P - She had an amazing voice and it's a shame she's passed away.

[Chawk]

I agree it's a great loss. She honestly had a beautiful voice, and it was effortless for her to sing.
)= Shame about the drugs but ... hm. R.I.P

[GommeInc]

Woah, my goodness that's shocking :S

[dirrty]

bloody hell. it's horrible to see someone with such amazing talent and history to fall into the grasps of drugs

[xxMATTGxx]

BBC are now reporting it also: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-17001548

[-:Undertaker:-]

What are the chances that 'harmless' drug taking by Houston caused her death? we don't know yet of course, but yeah.

RIP, what a waste.

[Red]

Omg I love her music. rip whitney x

[Eric]

Lost another talented singer R.I.P