Born: Whitney Elizabeth Houston August 9, 1963 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Died: February 11, 2012 Beverly Hills, California, U.S. Cause of death Drowning Resting place Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, New Jersey, U.S. Occupation: Singer, model, actress, producer Religion: Baptist Spouse(s): Bobby Brown (m. 1992–2007) Children: Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown Parents: John Russell Houston, Jr. Emily Drinkard Relatives: Gary Garland (half-brother) Dionne Warwick (cousin) Dee Dee Warwick (cousin) Awards List of awards and nominations Musical career Genres R&B, pop, soul, gospel Instruments: Vocals, piano Years active: 1977–2012 Labels: Arista, RCA Associated acts: Cissy Houston, Jermaine Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Brown, Mariah Carey, George Michael