In this heartfelt episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart honors the life and legacy of gospel icon Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston, who passed away at the age of 91 in her New Jersey home. Surrounded by family, Cissy had been in hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease. Known not only as Whitney’s mother but as a remarkable singer in her own right, Cissy Houston’s career spanned decades. She was an aunt to Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick and a cousin of opera singer Leontyne Price.Tanya reflects on Cissy’s incredible journey, from forming The Sweet Inspirations in 1963 with her niece Dee Dee Warwick to providing backup vocals for legends like Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, and Jimi Hendrix. Beyond her Grammy-winning career, Cissy was a loving mother, and Tanya recalls the emotional and candid memoir Remembering Whitney, where Cissy opened up about her daughter’s struggles and tragic death in 2012. Despite the heartache, Cissy’s legacy, filled with love, music, and resilience, remains a testament to the Houston family’s impact on the world. Tanya offers her deepest condolences to the Warwick and Houston families.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices