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Whitney Houston · Life in Weeks

Possessed one of the most powerful and emotive voices in pop history, becoming a global icon of soul and R&B. Her debut album made her the first artist to have seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

1963–2012 American Singer & Actress 2,531 weeks (48 Years)

Whitney Houston: 2,531 weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

2,531
Total Weeks
17,717
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
48
Years

Key Milestones

Age 11 · Week ~572

Began singing in the junior gospel choir at New Hope Baptist Church

Age 19 · Week ~988

Signed with Arista Records under Clive Davis

Age 22 · Week ~1,144

Released her self-titled debut album, which became the best-selling debut by a female artist

Age 28 · Week ~1,456

Starred in The Bodyguard and released its blockbuster soundtrack

Age 48 · Week ~2,496

Died at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on the eve of the Grammy Awards

Legacy

Sold over 200 million records worldwide and won six Grammy Awards. Her rendition of I Will Always Love You from The Bodyguard remains one of the best-selling singles of all time.

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