Suicide or overdose on cocaine that stopped her heart.
Just like Michael Jackson, she was surrounded by people only wanting her money.
Just like Michael Jackson, she was surrounded by people only wanting her money.
Whitney Houston....
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To see Whitney's bathroom with the drugs and complete mess along with last night's (!) pix of her having blood dripping from her legs and arms, go to Pat Dollard's site.
Drugs are awful. She's a poster child for what NOT to do in life when you get empty on the inside.
Drugs are awful. She's a poster child for what NOT to do in life when you get empty on the inside.
Sad for sure but she got what see ordered, no sympathy here.
Oh man....I can already guess we'll see silly candlelight vigils across the country with the media hungry for a show of crying sympathy (and of course an always willing participant to make sure and cry on cue).
Sorry....but you know it's coming.
Sorry....but you know it's coming.
Another sad story... adding money to someone with issues doesn't cure them.
And I agree she will now be canonized as a saint for her musical talents. At least she was a real singer. Can't say much for her as a person, IMO these types are a TERRIBLE thing to hold up as some kind of wonderful example.
And I agree she will now be canonized as a saint for her musical talents. At least she was a real singer. Can't say much for her as a person, IMO these types are a TERRIBLE thing to hold up as some kind of wonderful example.
RIP Whitney!
sure is a sad story to see this happen to people. apparently in the end she did not want to help herself and loved ones in her life. she had such a great voice and threw it all away. RIP Whitney , hoping you find what you were missing in life.
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Sad. RIP Whitney.
Unlike others here, I think in many cases a person does not choose to lead their life down a miserable path. Mental issues? Maybe genetics (addictions)? The fortune of having bad influences (friends). These are things that the "she deserved what she got" crowd simply are not aware of or have never experienced.
It's sad that we cannot figure out how to help others help themselves.
While it comforts us to find blame to justify a tragedy, it still remains just that, a tragedy. A wonderful voice lost in the world's complexity.
Unlike others here, I think in many cases a person does not choose to lead their life down a miserable path. Mental issues? Maybe genetics (addictions)? The fortune of having bad influences (friends). These are things that the "she deserved what she got" crowd simply are not aware of or have never experienced.
It's sad that we cannot figure out how to help others help themselves.
While it comforts us to find blame to justify a tragedy, it still remains just that, a tragedy. A wonderful voice lost in the world's complexity.
It's a shame. She had a great voice in her early years. It just wasnt the same after the drugs took its toll.
She made the choices. How can she not deserve what she got?
No excuses. Just facts. I agree it sounds insensitive, but I cannot listen to another drugged up star being held up as some kind of victim. She's not a victim of anything but herself.
No excuses. Just facts. I agree it sounds insensitive, but I cannot listen to another drugged up star being held up as some kind of victim. She's not a victim of anything but herself.
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
She made the choices. How can she not deserve what she got?
No excuses. Just facts. I agree it sounds insensitive, but I cannot listen to another drugged up star being held up as some kind of victim. She's not a victim of anything but herself.
Gotta agree with you. I'm honestly not sad at all about it. She's had many years of being told she could die if she kept it up. She made choices that she knew could cost her everything. She still chose to do it......and now she's deader than a doornail. Some will blame addictions...genetics...emotional issues...etc. etc. etc. Doesn't really matter in the end. She still CHOSE to do what she did and had many opportunities to stop and get help. While those that actually knew her and had an emotional, personal connection to her, I can see feeling sad in some way. For the rest of us let her foolishness be a lesson about drugs. At least then her life will have served some real importance (saving another from the same fate) instead of just another dead singer/entertainer.
She made the choices. How can she not deserve what she got?
No excuses. Just facts. I agree it sounds insensitive, but I cannot listen to another drugged up star being held up as some kind of victim. She's not a victim of anything but herself.
Gotta agree with you. I'm honestly not sad at all about it. She's had many years of being told she could die if she kept it up. She made choices that she knew could cost her everything. She still chose to do it......and now she's deader than a doornail. Some will blame addictions...genetics...emotional issues...etc. etc. etc. Doesn't really matter in the end. She still CHOSE to do what she did and had many opportunities to stop and get help. While those that actually knew her and had an emotional, personal connection to her, I can see feeling sad in some way. For the rest of us let her foolishness be a lesson about drugs. At least then her life will have served some real importance (saving another from the same fate) instead of just another dead singer/entertainer.
I agree with the last 2 posts. It anger's me that they're going to honor her at the Grammy's.. she shouldn't get 5 seconds. When my boys get old enough they'll know the real difference in who should or shouldn't be honored. Disgusting...
I have no sorrow for her, she had access to the best support and care and went KNOWINGLY headlong into serious drug abuse also understanding all the serious health implications to come.
The bottom line is ...you play you pay.
Also think that the Grammy's should NOT celebrate her.
The bottom line is ...you play you pay.
Also think that the Grammy's should NOT celebrate her.
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Originally Posted By: doitmyself
These are things that the "she deserved what she got" crowd simply are not aware of or have never experienced.
It's sad that we cannot figure out how to help others help themselves.
While it comforts us to find blame to justify a tragedy, it still remains just that, a tragedy. A wonderful voice lost in the world's complexity.
You sort of sound like our government. Its not Whitney's fault that she chose bad friends and drugs. And someone (other than her) should have stepted up to the plate and help her. Poor poor Whitney.
And to suggest most of us have not "experienced" problems???? Perhaps we were able to take ownership of ourselves.
These are things that the "she deserved what she got" crowd simply are not aware of or have never experienced.
It's sad that we cannot figure out how to help others help themselves.
While it comforts us to find blame to justify a tragedy, it still remains just that, a tragedy. A wonderful voice lost in the world's complexity.
You sort of sound like our government. Its not Whitney's fault that she chose bad friends and drugs. And someone (other than her) should have stepted up to the plate and help her. Poor poor Whitney.
And to suggest most of us have not "experienced" problems???? Perhaps we were able to take ownership of ourselves.
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I grew into a young man hearing that wonderful, powerful voice she had. Rest in peace Whitney, we love you.
Originally Posted By: doitmyself
Unlike others here, I think in many cases a person does not choose to lead their life down a miserable path. Mental issues? Maybe genetics (addictions)? The fortune of having bad influences (friends). These are things that the "she deserved what she got" crowd simply are not aware of or have never experienced.
It's sad that we cannot figure out how to help others help themselves.
While it comforts us to find blame to justify a tragedy, it still remains just that, a tragedy. A wonderful voice lost in the world's complexity.
Unlike your post, I won't attempt to make excuses for someone who chooses (and yes, it's a choice) to use and abuse drugs. I won't attempt to make excuses when someone chooses (and again, it's a choice) to befriend low life knuckle draggers rather than decent people.
She was just another entertainer who decided to pursue a path of self destruction, and does not deserve any sympathy. And most certainly does not deserve "honors" of any sort. The entertainment world is littered with the deaths of people who refused to do what was right, but instead took the easy choice and turned to drugs.
Unlike others here, I think in many cases a person does not choose to lead their life down a miserable path. Mental issues? Maybe genetics (addictions)? The fortune of having bad influences (friends). These are things that the "she deserved what she got" crowd simply are not aware of or have never experienced.
It's sad that we cannot figure out how to help others help themselves.
While it comforts us to find blame to justify a tragedy, it still remains just that, a tragedy. A wonderful voice lost in the world's complexity.
Unlike your post, I won't attempt to make excuses for someone who chooses (and yes, it's a choice) to use and abuse drugs. I won't attempt to make excuses when someone chooses (and again, it's a choice) to befriend low life knuckle draggers rather than decent people.
She was just another entertainer who decided to pursue a path of self destruction, and does not deserve any sympathy. And most certainly does not deserve "honors" of any sort. The entertainment world is littered with the deaths of people who refused to do what was right, but instead took the easy choice and turned to drugs.
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So many people are assuming that she died of a drug overdose, when it's possible it could have been something else (although all signs do point to it being an OD)
What I do find sad is how some people on here are saying they don't feel sorry for her and that she did this to herself. Drug addiction and alcoholism is a sickness just like any disease, and you guys would never say you don't feel sorry for someone dying of cancer would you? So to say it here is kind of cruel.
What I do find sad is how some people on here are saying they don't feel sorry for her and that she did this to herself. Drug addiction and alcoholism is a sickness just like any disease, and you guys would never say you don't feel sorry for someone dying of cancer would you? So to say it here is kind of cruel.
Wrong. Alcohol, and drugs are a lifestyle choice.
Cancer is a real disease. Now if you smoke for 30 years....oh well.
Cancer is a real disease. Now if you smoke for 30 years....oh well.
Insanity is a disease, and anyone who would choose to drink/use until they had lost everything that had mattered to them are not in their right mind,.... their thinking is not sound.
The news of her demise shows the misplaced values of society that she could be held on such a pedestal for being a "performer". Literally everything in her life was deeply flawed but she could belt out a song. Big deal.
Our priorities are so skewed by advertising and hype. The truth gets lost.
The news of her demise shows the misplaced values of society that she could be held on such a pedestal for being a "performer". Literally everything in her life was deeply flawed but she could belt out a song. Big deal.
Our priorities are so skewed by advertising and hype. The truth gets lost.
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