Whitney Houston would be celebrating her 49th birthday today. Sadly, one of the greatest voices of our time died tragically earlier this year on February 11. Since her untimely passing, Houston’s legacy has been celebrated and upheld all over the world. To prove just how beloved she was, the pop icon’s February 18 homegoing service aired on three cable channels — CNN, BET and E! — for four hours and drew millions in viewership, even surpassing the royal wedding in online viewership.
She is indeed gone but not forgotten. From Glee to the Grammys, Oprah to the Obamas, the world has paid tribute to Whitney Houston since her death.
Click here to watch the cast of Sparkle sing an early “Happy Birthday” to the beloved star. (Note: The boys were a little off, but the girls were spot on!)
(Sources: Essence, Hip Hollywood)
