Cissy Houston Says She “Did The Best” She Could With Whitney Houston; Slams Media For Their Coverage Of Her Death
In the nearly two months since Whitney Houston‘s death, her mother, Cissy Houston, has remained relatively silent in the press. But in a recent interview conducted during a gospel rehearsal at the New Hope Baptist Church where Whitney’s funeral was held, Cissy (a famed singer in her own right) opened up about dealing with her daughter’s life struggles (including a drug addiction that contributed to her death), slammed the media’s coverage of her death, and addressed the rumor that Whitney was broke when she died. She told Brenda Blackmon of NYC’s My9 News:
“I know I did the best I could. … I don’t blame myself. I know I did the best I could for everything.”
During the interview, Cissy also lashed out at the media for their coverage of her daughter’s shocking death, describing it as “awful”. She said:
“All they know is what they hear, bad things, she’s had her ups and downs. Who hasn’t? Let them think and know what they want to say…I just hope they never come and say it to me.”
Addressing the rumor that Whitney died broke, Cissy said:
“Whitney did not die broke … she’s not broke. None of that crap.”
The interview will air in its entirety during the 10 O’Clock news on Channel Nine on Monday night. Check out a preview in the video below:
Exclusive: Cissy Houston’s First Interview Since Whitney’s Death: My9TV.com
God Bless you Mrs. Houston!
I loved Whitney as though I knew her personally. My prayers will continue on for you and Chrissy!
Elaborately yours,
Hazel Scott
Whitney was a lovely person! I wished that people would stop bashing her name only GOD knows her heart and she did try to stay clean. I honestly belive that up till her final moment she was crying out for help but it was to late. Mrs. Houston GOD Bless you. and your family one day you will be with your daughter again. Love Jill
Cissy doesn’t seem like she’s too much in mourning. Any wise person, as she is, knows that her time is almost up as well.