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Whitney Houston 휘트니 휴스턴

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Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, film producer, and record producer. Commonly referred to as "the Voice", she is one of the most awarded entertainers of all time. Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of more than 220 million records worldwide. A cultural icon, she broke down gender and racial barriers through her artistic achievements, Hollywood crossover, and music videos.

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Verified facts

Whitney Houston (휘트니 휴스턴) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Arista Records.

Details

• Genre: pop music, rhythm and blues, soul
• Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, Grammy Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Born: August 9, 1963
• Died: February 11, 2012
• Nationality: American
• Occupations: singer, actress, film producer, and record producer
• Record Sales: more than 220 million records worldwide
• Birth Name: Whitney Elizabeth Houston

Source reconciliation

• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Whitney Houston; KoreaAPI uses 휘트니 휴스턴 (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-16 · 5 verified snapshots.

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