{"id":12825,"date":"2012-02-13T16:45:36","date_gmt":"2012-02-13T21:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flsentinel.com\/?p=12825"},"modified":"2012-02-13T16:35:10","modified_gmt":"2012-02-13T21:35:10","slug":"readers-respond-to-whitney-houston%e2%80%99s-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flsentinel.com\/?p=12825","title":{"rendered":"Readers Respond To Whitney Houston\u2019s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"

BY IRIS B. HOLTON<\/strong>
\n Sentinel City Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Saturday evening, the country was shocked as the news that Ms. Whitney Houston<\/strong> had died. The death of the 48- years-old superstar remains under investigation.<\/p>\n

In 1991, Ms. Houston<\/strong> sang the Star Spangled Banner during the Super Bowl at Tampa Satdium. Her rendition of the song made the Billboard charts and has yet to be rivaled.<\/p>\n

Some Tampa residents shared their feelings on her sudden death.<\/p>\n

Ms. Khaliah Fleming<\/strong> said, \u201cTotally unexpected…. such an incredible and amazing voice, yet such a sad life story. We will never have another voice like hers!\u201d<\/p>\n

Billy Wheeler<\/strong> said, \u201cHer voice was God-given; Whitney<\/strong> was born to sing.\u00a0 She was beautiful, intelligent, and regal.\u00a0 She was also human.\u00a0 I’ve had her on my prayer list for the last few years, and I believe she has arrived at the peace she sought.\u00a0 She leaves a wonderful legacy of music and life for us to celebrate.\u00a0 I pray that her family finds comfort during this time of separation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Pat Spencer<\/strong> said, \u201cHaving enjoyed listening to Whitney Houston<\/strong> since the late 80s, I am devastated at her passing.\u00a0\u00a0My\u00a0feelings were expressed\u00a0through the prayer offered by LL Cool J<\/strong>\u00a0at the opening of the\u00a0Grammy Awards last night.\u201d<\/p>\n

Danny Green (pictured above, with Houston)<\/strong> said, \u201cThe death of Whitney<\/strong> has come as a complete shock.\u00a0\u00a0 I had the great honor of meeting Whitney backstage at the 2010 BET Honors.\u00a0 Knowing her personally has really affected me; I feel like I\u2019ve lost a friend.<\/p>\n

\u201cHer talents exceeded the highest expectations.\u00a0 My favorite songs by Whitney<\/strong> are I Will Always Love You<\/em><\/strong> and I Have Nothing<\/em>.\u00a0 Her acting role in The Bodyguard<\/em><\/strong> was outstanding, which certainly opened the doors for many artists to introduce acting to their careers. Whitney\u2019s<\/strong> great talents and powerful voice along with her presence will certainly be missed.\u201d[private]<\/strong>
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Ms. Andrea White<\/strong> said, \u201cA great loss when even any member passes in the community, remain positive and keep the family and community in our prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Tonya Lewis<\/strong> said, \u201cI felt like a part was ripped from me. I grew up listening to Ms. Houston<\/strong> in high school in the 80s. My prayers go out to her precious daughter, Bobbi Khristina<\/strong>, and Ms. Houston\u2019s<\/strong> family. She will always be cherished and missed by her fans. God bless you Ms. Whitney<\/strong> Houston<\/strong>, and may you soul have peace now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keto Hodges said<\/strong>, \u201cI was saddened by the passing of Whitney<\/strong> at the fairly young age of 48 on the eve of the Grammy’s an event she dominated throughout her storied musical career. I am most prayerful for her daughter, Bobbi Kristina<\/strong>, now 18 who has seen more than her fair share of tragedy, triumph and chaos since her early childhood.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope that people take this time to reflect on positive memories of a historic figure, but most of all a real person.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andre Walker<\/strong> said, \u201cI was in the airport at Newark’s Liberty Airport several years ago. I saw Whitney<\/strong>, Bobby<\/strong>, and friends in the Concourse. \u00a0Whitney<\/strong> was loud and somewhat rude. Running through the airport as if she was a kid. Wig turned to one side and looking a mess. \u201cShe almost ran over a little girl walking with her mom. We boarded a plane headed to Atlanta, both she and Bobby<\/strong> exhibited weird and strange behavior.<\/p>\n

\u201cExtremely hyperactive behavior, loud talking, using profanity, etc. Whitney’s<\/strong> addiction played a very important role in her demise. Her beautiful voice almost totally gone, a victim of her addiction and lifestyle. I am a firm believer that God giveth and he will take it away. Whitney<\/strong> never appreciated the gifts that was given to her by God.\u201d [\/private]\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

***Look for full story in Tuesday’s Sentinel***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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