Whitney Houston died... RIP
American singer and actress Whitney Houston has died in Los Angeles at the age of 48.
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x7 K, p) B2 t A spokesman for Houston's family confirmed the news, saying: "Unfortunately, it is true."( f$ k9 w1 {% q5 Y- A+ e+ M
7 Z# C2 g. k, }& U3 `2 j5 m2 }8 Ktvb now,tvbnow,bttvbHouston was one of the most celebrated female singers of all time, with hits including I Will Always Love You and Saving All My Love For You.
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Police spokesman Mark Rosen told reporters Houston was found dead at 15:55 pm (23:55 GMT) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she was staying as a guest.
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8 Z, y5 \5 @* \3 X$ d1 Ctvb now,tvbnow,bttvb"She has been positively identified by friends and family that were with her at the hotel, and next of kin have already been notified," he said.
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The cause of her death remains unclear but police said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent". |