Whitney Houston, the Grammy-winning singer, and actress, died on February 11, 2012, at the age of 48. Her death was a shock to the world, but her legacy lives on. Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1963. She began singing at a young age and quickly developed her talent. In 1985, she released her self-titled debut album, which became a massive success. The album spawned several hit singles, including I Will Always Love You and Greatest Love of All.