Whitney Houston’s Late Mother ‘Killed By Broken Heart’: Tragic Cissy ‘Gave Up On Life After Failing to Save Daughter From Drug Addictions’

Cissy Houston, the late mother of music legend Whitney Houston, is being remembered for the profound sorrow that accompanied her life after her daughter’s tragic death. Reports reveal that Cissy, who passed away at the age of 91, struggled with overwhelming guilt and despair, believing she had failed to save Whitney from her battle with addiction.

In the wake of Whitney’s untimely passing at just 48 years old, Cissy was said to have been consumed by grief. Sources close to her indicated that she frequently visited her daughter’s grave, seeking solace in those late-night pilgrimages while grappling with the guilt surrounding her daughter’s struggles with substance abuse.

A family insider revealed that after Whitney’s death, Cissy felt utterly despondent, proclaiming her desire to join her daughter in the afterlife. “She has given up on life,” the source shared, revealing Cissy’s longing to reunite with Whitney in heaven. This sentiment was echoed by Cissy’s daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, who expressed the family’s profound sorrow following her passing, calling Cissy the matriarch of their family.

Cissy Houston dedicated more than seven decades to her career in music, becoming an influential figure in both her family and the broader entertainment community. Her faith and commitment to family were highlights of her legacy. Following her death on Monday while receiving hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, those who knew her are left to reflect on her contributions and the love she had for her children.

Cissy Houston’s attempts to guide Whitney away from the dangers of addiction were well-documented. A close family friend noted that for years, Cissy passionately advocated for Whitney to abandon her destructive patterns, but her efforts ultimately went unheeded. “She spent countless hours trying to save her daughter, always fearing the worst,” the friend explained, adding that Cissy’s worst fears came to fruition with Whitney’s death.

Cissy’s despair deepened, particularly after feeling that media figures, including Oprah Winfrey, took advantage of her family’s tragedy. She was upset by what she perceived as the exploitation of Whitney’s passing, especially when Winfrey featured Cissy’s granddaughter, Bobbi Kristina, shortly after Whitney’s funeral. Bobbi Kristina also faced her own struggles and tragically passed away at the young age of 22.

Now that Cissy has passed, her family takes comfort in thinking she may finally be at peace alongside Whitney and Bobbi Kristina, who are cherished family members. As tributes pour in for Cissy Houston, it’s clear that the love she had for her daughter and the burdens she carried will not be forgotten.