February 11, 2012
Updated Feb 11, 2012 at 11:52 PM CDT
Houston's publicist announced the singers death.
The cause of death is being investigated.
At the height of her career, Houston was one of the world's best selling artists.
A rocky marriage and substance abuse took their toll on the singer professionally and personally.
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