Haunted By Hollywood | The Last Hours of Whitney Houston
This episode features Whitney Houston, a singer and actress with a once-in-a-generation voice that propelled her into the pop stratosphere.
2012-02-11 19:00:00 - Our History
No amount of talent, however, could protect her from the demons that brought about her death in a Hollywood hotel bathroom at the age of just 48.
The evidence revealed by Houston's autopsy tells an astonishing story of excess.
It reveals in detail the damage done by years of abuse, from liver and heart disease caused by alcohol and smoking to the perforated septum ravaged by repeatedly snorting cocaine.
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (1963-2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice", she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide.
Houston has influenced many singers in popular music, and is known for her powerful, soulful vocals and vocal improvisation skills.
She is the only artist to have had seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, from "Saving All My Love for You" in 1985 to "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" in 1988.
Houston enhanced her popularity upon entering the movie industry. Her recordings and films, have generated both great success and controversy.
She has received numerous accolades throughout her career and posthumously, including two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, and 28 Guinness World Records, as well as induction into the Grammy, Rhythm and Blues Music, and Rock and Roll halls of fame.