Cissy Houston's Family 'Devastated' by Her Death: 'She Lived a Long, Blessed Life' (Exclusive Source)

Whitney Houston and mom Cissy Houston in a throwback photo. Cissy, mother of the lateWhitney Houstonand a legendary gospel singer herself,died at 91on Monday, Oct. 7 at her home in New Jersey. She was under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease. “The family is taking it hard,” says the insider. “They’re getting through, but it is very difficult right now.” The source added that Cissy (born Emily Drinkard) “lived a long, blessed life.

Cissy Houston's Life in Photos

Cissy Houston in 1977.Photo:Gilles Petard/Redferns Gilles Petard/Redferns The world lost another powerful voice whenCissy Houstondied at age 91.On Oct. 7, 2024, theGrammy-winning singer and mother ofWhitney Houstondied at her New Jersey homewhile under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law Pat Johnson confirmed.“Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our lives," Pat said in a statement. “A woman of deep faith and conviction, who cared greatly about family, ministry, and community.

Claim to FameEliminated Contestant on Their 'Legendary' Relative and That Obvious JLo Clue (Exclusive)

Danny, Mackenzie, Dedrick and Shane on Claim to Fame season 3.Photo:DISNEY/Chris Willard DISNEY/Chris Willard Warning: spoilers forClaim to Fameseason 3, episode 6 ahead. Claim to Famecontinues to unveil some iconic celebrity relatives this season. In season 3, episode 6, which aired on Aug. 14, Danny found himself as the infamous guesser. After getting some help from Shane, the two felt confident that Mackenzie’s relative wasBlake Shelton. However, when that guess ended up being incorrect,Danny went home as a result.

Claim to FameSeason 3: All the Celebrity Relatives Who Were Revealed

Claim to Fame hosts Kevin and Franklin Jonas.Photo:Disney/Chris Willard Disney/Chris Willard Claim to Famehas wrapped season 3! After PEOPLE debutedthe exclusive first look at the new cast, fans got to meet all the contestants when the season premiered on July 10. Some contestantskept their celebrity connection carefully concealed, while others revealed key clues about their celebrity relative early on. Past participants have includedseason 1 winnerLoreal (Keke Palmer’s sister) andseason 2 champGabriel (Nick Cannon’s brother) — and this season was just as starry, with celebrity relatives ranging from Michael Jackson to Marlon Brando.

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy List Their Longtime N.Y.C. Home for $10 Million After Welcoming Third Baby

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy (left) and their N.Y.C. townhouse for sale (right).Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Alejandro Leon/DD Reps Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Alejandro Leon/DD Reps Tamer Howard of Corcoran, who currently holds thelisting, tells theNew York Timesthat the couple is seeking a bigger property that can better accommodate their family of five and host their extended family when they come to visit. Despite the real estate change, theHomelandactress andHannibalalum do not plan to leave New York City, Howard adds.