Whitney Houston- A Fallen Star

On February 12, 2012, the world of music lost an amazing pioneer. At the age of 48, Whitney Houston passed away. She was found submerged in the bathtub of her Beverly Hilton Hotel suite. While the cause of Whitney's death remains unknown, many speculate its relevance to her substance abuse. The public will remain in the dark on this controversy, as the Los Angeles coroner's office refuse to release information at this time.

Not only is Whitney's family grieving at this time, but her daughter Bobbi Kristina has been going through health issues since her mother's death. The 18 year old has been hospitalized twice for allegedly consuming alcohol and sedatives.

In this time of sorrow, the public is taking a reminiscent approach to Whitney Houston's death. Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to her idol singing Whitney Houston's hit "I Will Always Love You."Her performance was touching and reminded the audience of Whitney's wonderful musicality. She has inspired countless artists, and will remain an influence on the R&B and Pop community. Whitney Houston will always be a star in the eyes of her many fans.