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  2. Apr 24, 2023 · Cissy Houston is still alive. However, the 89-year-old is reportedly battling dementia, an ailment characterized by progressive memory loss. “She’s in the early stages of dementia,” a family source told Radar in 2018.

  3. Emily "Cissy" Houston (née Drinkard; born September 30, 1933) is an American soul and gospel singer. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan, Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work.

  4. Feb 7, 2021 · Cissy Houston, who is now 87 years old, is now more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community. She still loves her daughter as fiercely as ever — and misses her deeply.

    • Gina Vaynshteyn
  5. Dec 22, 2022 · Cissy Houston is a highly successful singer who has performed with iconic artists. She is also the mother of Whitney Houston and had a huge influence on Whitney’s early life and interest in music. Here’s everything you need to know about Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston.

  6. Dec 15, 2016 · Singer Cissy Houston was born Emily Drinkard on September 30, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey to Delia Mae McCaskill Drinkard and Nicholas Drinkard. With her father’s encouragement, Houston formed the gospel singing group The Drinkard Four with her sister, Anne, and her brothers, Larry and Nicky.

  7. Gospel and R&B singer. Born: September 30, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey. New Jersey Hall of Fame, Class of 2019-20: Performing Arts. It can truly be said that Cissy Houston has lived a life of triumph and tragedy. Born Emily Drinkard, she was the youngest of eight children.

  8. Feb 11, 2024 · Her story is one of talent, resilience, and the enduring power of love and legacy. Cissy Houston's life reminds us of the beauty that can be created when passion and dedication are passed down through generations, leaving an indelible mark on not just NJ but the world.

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