How did Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney, die?

Cissy Houston, the mother of singer Whitney, has died at the age of 91.

Houston was a highly respected gospel singer who won two Grammy awards and performed alongside musicians such as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.

What was the cause of death of Cissy Houston?

AP reports that Cissy was being treated in a hospice for Alzheimer’s disease and passed away at her New Jersey home surrounded by her family.

“Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness”, Cissy’s daughter-in-law Pat Houston told The Associated Press, “We lost the matriarch of our family. Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our lives.

A woman of deep faith and conviction, who cared greatly about family, ministry, and community. Her more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment will remain at the forefront of our hearts.”