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 La policía investiga la muerte de Whitney Houston
12 de febrero de 2012 11:07 AM actualizado el 13 de febrero de 2012 a las 12:05 PM

Policía investiga las causas de la muerte de Whitney Houston

Policía investiga las causas de la muerte de Whitney Houston

La cantante y actriz estadounidense Whitney Houston, muerta el sábado en un hotel de Beverly Hills a la edad de 48 años, fue encontrada inanimada en la bañera de su habitación, informó la prensa el domingo.

Los socorristas "hallaron el cuerpo sin vida de (Whitney) Houston en la bañera de su habitación", afirma la cadena ABC, sin precisar si en el momento de su muerte la cantante estaba tomando un baño.

La policía de Beverly Hills no respondió a los llamados de la AFP.

La diva, que llegó a vender 170 millones de discos y fue la heroína de la película "Bodyguard" (El guardaespaldas), en 1992, fue encontrada precisamente por su guardadespaldas, según Fox News.

Su muerte fue determinada a las 15H55 (23H55 GMT) del sábado, 12 minutos después del llamado de sus allegados a los servicios de socorro.

Una autopsia será practicada al cuerpo de la artista el domingo o el lunes, afirma la cadena ABC.

La cantante residía desde hacía varios días en una habitación del cuarto piso del Beverly Hilton Hotel, donde el sábado en la noche debía participar en una velada al margen de la ceremonia de los Grammy Awards, los "Oscar" de la música en Estados Unidos, que tienen lugar este domingo.

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  1. New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Joe A. Carter talks about the death of Whitney Houston and the effect it has on the congregation of his church in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.  (AP Photo/Mel Evans) Foto: Mel Evans / AP

    Admiradores de Whitney Houston se congregaron el domingo en la iglesia en Nueva Jersey donde la talentosa artista dio inicio a su carrera como cantante, a fin de celebrar su vida y llorar su partida un día después de su muerte en un hotel en Beverly Hills.

    Foto: Mel Evans / AP

  2. New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Joe A. Carter talks about the death of Whitney Houston and the effect it has on the congregation of his church in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.  (AP Photo/Mel Evans) Foto: Mel Evans / AP

    Varias personas ataron tarjetas y flores a las rejas de la Iglesia Baptista Nueva Esperanza y los presentes se abrazaban y lloraban en la entrada.

    Foto: Mel Evans / AP

  3. Michele Richardson talks about the death of Whitney Houston and the effect it has on the congregation of New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.  (AP Photo/Mel Evans) Foto: Mel Evans / AP

    Fue en esa iglesia, enorme, de ladrillos rojos y aspecto modesto en una calle secundaria cerca del centro de Newark, donde empezó la carrera de Houston como solista en un coro gospel en la década de 1970.

    Foto: Mel Evans / AP

  4. The sun rises behind The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. As a young girl, Whitney Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.  (AP Photo/Mel Evans) Foto: Mel Evans / AP

    Una de las tarjeta decía: "Newark te ama y siempre te amará".

    Foto: Mel Evans / AP

  5. Alicia Keys, center, hugs Clive Davis, right, as Swizz Beatz looks on at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)  Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    "Estamos todos desolados", dijo Jacqueline Kimble, de 45 años, que ha asistido a la iglesia toda su vida y recuerda a Houston. "Ella era nuestra joya. Este es un día triste para Newark y para el mundo entero", añadió.

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  6. Alicia Keys, left, hugs Clive Davis at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)  Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Houston, cuya potente voz la elevó al tope del mundo de la música pop pero cuyo declive personal fue provocado por años de abusos de drogas, murió la tarde del sábado en una habitación de hotel en Beverly Hills. Tenía 48 años.

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  7. Media mobs a coroner's van as it leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)  Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    La superestrella del pop murió en la víspera de los premios Grammy en Los Angeles, en el mismo hotel donde su mentor, el magnate discográfico Clive Davis, se disponía a celebrar una fiesta previa a los Grammy con decenas de celebridades de la industria.

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  8. A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)  Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Un dramática escena se desarrolló en el hotel Beverly Hills; los huéspedes que llegaban a la fiesta expresaban consternación por su muerte, periodistas invadieron el lugar, los seguidores se congregaron frente al recinto para encender velas en su memoria y helicópteros sobrevolaban el edificio.

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  9. Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson leave the Pre-GRAMMY Gala at the backdoor of the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel on Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman) Foto: Bret Hartman / AP

    La policía de Beverly Hills acudió al hotel donde el cuerpo de Houston fue hallado en el cuarto piso. Los efectivos dijeron que no había señales obvias de intención criminal.

    Foto: Bret Hartman / AP

  10. A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)  Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Normalmente, los médicos forenses realizan una autopsia en un día o dos, momento en el cual podrían dar alguna información preliminar sobre la muerte.

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  11. A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)  Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    No obstante, si drogas o alcohol están involucrados, una causa de muerte oficial no será divulgada hasta después de los exámenes toxicológicos, los que podrían tomar de seis a ocho semanas.

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  12. A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)  Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Los tributos llegaron del todo el mundo para la cantante, cuyo extraordinario rango y potencia vocal produjo parte de la música más memorable de su generación, la que incluye su reconocido éxito "I will Always Love You".

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  13. Jennifer Hudson is seen arriving at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

    "Estoy personalmente devastado por la pérdida de alguien que ha significado tanto para mi por tantos años", dijo Davis a una triste multitud en su cena y fiesta de gala sólo horas después de la muerte de Houston.

    Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

  14. The body of Whitney Houston is removed from the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

    Se esperaba que Jennifer Hudson cante en un tributo a Houston en la noche de los premios Grammy el domingo.

    Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

  15. The body of Whitney Houston is removed from the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

    Durante su carrera, de 30 años, Houston ganó seis premios Grammy, 30 premios Billboard y 22 American Music Awards.

    Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

  16. The body of Whitney Houston is removed from the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

    Lanzó siete álbumes de estudio y vendió cerca de 170 millones de discos compactos, singles y videos. La banda sonora de la película "The Bodyguard", que además protagonizó, estuvo entre las mejor vendidas en la historia del cine.

    Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

  17. A coroner's van leaves the Beverly Hilton Hotel, early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)  Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Houston nació en Newark en 1963 y fue inspirada a actuar desde pequeña por los cantantes de soul en su familia incluyendo a su madre, Cissy Houston, y sus primas Dionne Warwick y la fallecida Dee Dee Warwick.

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  18. Annika Sillemon, 8, fan of Whitney Houston, is seen outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

    En 1992 se casó con el cantante Bobby Brown, que tenía una reputación de chico malo, y sus tumultuosos 14 años juntos estuvieron marcados por abusos de droga y violencia doméstica.

    Foto: Jae C. Hong / AP

  19. A coroner investigator is seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Los últimos 10 años de la vida de Whitney estuvieron dominados por consumo de droga, rumores de recaídas e ingresos a centros de rehabilitación. (Fuente texto: Reuters)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  20. A coroner's van is seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    A coroner's van is seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  21. A coroner's van is seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    A coroner's van is seen at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  22. Sir Richard Branson is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Sir Richard Branson is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  23. Sir Richard Branson is seen arriving the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Sir Richard Branson is seen arriving the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  24. A view of the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel on Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman) Foto: Bret Hartman / AP

    A view of the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. in her room on the fourth floor of the hotel on Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman)

    Foto: Bret Hartman / AP

  25. In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney Houston performs during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, 1998.  Often referred to as the Queen of Pop music at her best, Houston ex-wife of singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the age of 48.  (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau Archives) Foto: Las Vegas News Bureau / AP

    In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney Houston performs during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, 1998. Often referred to as the Queen of Pop music at her best, Houston ex-wife of singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the age of 48. (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau Archives)

    Foto: Las Vegas News Bureau / AP

  26. A Crime Lab Beverly Hills police vehicle is seen parked outside the loading zone at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    A Crime Lab Beverly Hills police vehicle is seen parked outside the loading zone at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  27. A crowd gathers outside the loading dock at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    A crowd gathers outside the loading dock at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  28. In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney Houston performs during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, 1998.  Often referred to as the Queen of Pop music at her best, Houston ex-wife of singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the age of 48. (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau) Foto: Darrin Bush / AP

    In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Whitney Houston performs during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, 1998. Often referred to as the Queen of Pop music at her best, Houston ex-wife of singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the age of 48. (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau)

    Foto: Darrin Bush / AP

  29. A guest arrives to the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    A guest arrives to the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  30. Al Sharpton speaks about the death of singer Whitney Houston as he stands outside the Four Seasons Hotel, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Hartog)   Foto: Richard Hartog / AP

    Al Sharpton speaks about the death of singer Whitney Houston as he stands outside the Four Seasons Hotel, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Hartog)

    Foto: Richard Hartog / AP

  31. A Crime Lab Beverly Hills police vehicle arrives at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    A Crime Lab Beverly Hills police vehicle arrives at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  32. A Crime Lab Beverly Hills police vehicle arrives at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    A Crime Lab Beverly Hills police vehicle arrives at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  33. Alicia Keys, left, hugs Clive Davis at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Alicia Keys, left, hugs Clive Davis at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  34. Alicia Keys hugs Clive Davis at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Alicia Keys hugs Clive Davis at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  35. Security is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Security is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  36. RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP OF CADC102 - A Beverly Hills Fire Department representative is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP OF CADC102 - A Beverly Hills Fire Department representative is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  37. Security gather outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.  She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Security gather outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  38. Beverly Hills Fire Department representative is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

    Beverly Hills Fire Department representative is seen at the loading dock outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills Calif. Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Foto: Mark J. Terrill / AP

  39. FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, right, sings with her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown during a performance on 'Good Morning America' in Central Park in New York. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File) Foto: Evan Agostini / AP

    FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, right, sings with her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown during a performance on 'Good Morning America' in Central Park in New York. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)

    Foto: Evan Agostini / AP

  40. FILE - In this Oct. 13, 1997 file photo, Whitney Houston looks over her shoulder as her husband Bobby Brown looks to her at the premiere of "The Wonderful World of Disney" movie "Cinderella," at Mann's Chinese Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Rene Macura, File) Foto: RENE MACURA / AP

    FILE - In this Oct. 13, 1997 file photo, Whitney Houston looks over her shoulder as her husband Bobby Brown looks to her at the premiere of "The Wonderful World of Disney" movie "Cinderella," at Mann's Chinese Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Rene Macura, File)

    Foto: RENE MACURA / AP

  41. FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1998 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, left, celebrates her win at the American Music Awards with her mother, Cissy, and brother, Gary, at the Shrine Auditorium, in Los Angeles. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP photo/Reed Saxon, File) Foto: REED SAXON / AP

    FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1998 file photo, singer Whitney Houston, left, celebrates her win at the American Music Awards with her mother, Cissy, and brother, Gary, at the Shrine Auditorium, in Los Angeles. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP photo/Reed Saxon, File)

    Foto: REED SAXON / AP

  42. FILE - In this Oct. 21, 1998 file photo, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali is greeted by singer Whitney Houston as he arrives on stage at New York's Radio City Music Hall to accept a GQ "Men of the Year" Award. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mitch Jacobson, File) Foto: MITCH JACOBSON / AP

    FILE - In this Oct. 21, 1998 file photo, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali is greeted by singer Whitney Houston as he arrives on stage at New York's Radio City Music Hall to accept a GQ "Men of the Year" Award. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Mitch Jacobson, File)

    Foto: MITCH JACOBSON / AP

  43. FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, Whitney Houston performs on 'Good Morning America' in Central Park in New York.  Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)  Foto: Evan Agostini / AP

    FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, Whitney Houston performs on 'Good Morning America' in Central Park in New York. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

    Foto: Evan Agostini / AP

  44. In this May 10, 1986, file photo, American singer Whitney Houston belts out a song during her segment of a benefit concert at Boston Garden. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Foto: ELISE AMENDOLA / AP

    In this May 10, 1986, file photo, American singer Whitney Houston belts out a song during her segment of a benefit concert at Boston Garden. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, she was 48. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

    Foto: ELISE AMENDOLA / AP

  45. FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and music producer Clive Davis arrive at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) Foto: MATT SAYLES / AP

    FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2006 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and music producer Clive Davis arrive at the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

    Foto: MATT SAYLES / AP

  46. FILE - In this March 3, 1988, file photo, Whitney Houston poses with her Grammy at the annual Grammy Awards presentation in New York. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.    (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) Foto: MARK LENNIHAN / AP

    FILE - In this March 3, 1988, file photo, Whitney Houston poses with her Grammy at the annual Grammy Awards presentation in New York. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

    Foto: MARK LENNIHAN / AP

  47. FILE - In this July 25, 1984, file photo, Whitney Houston, left, and Jermaine Jackson sing during a rehearsal for the CBS television soap opera "As the World Turns" in New York. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.   (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File) Foto: Marty Lederhandler / AP

    FILE - In this July 25, 1984, file photo, Whitney Houston, left, and Jermaine Jackson sing during a rehearsal for the CBS television soap opera "As the World Turns" in New York. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)

    Foto: Marty Lederhandler / AP

  48. FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, Whitney Houston performs at the 37th Annual  American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) Foto: Matt Sayles / AP

    FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, Whitney Houston performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

    Foto: Matt Sayles / AP

  49. FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, singer Whitney Houston receives the International Artist Award onstage at the 37th Annual  American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) Foto: Matt Sayles / AP

    FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, singer Whitney Houston receives the International Artist Award onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

    Foto: Matt Sayles / AP

  50. FILE - In this Nov. 22,2009, file photo, Artist Whitney Houston receives the International Artist Award onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.  (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)  Foto: Matt Sayles / AP

    FILE - In this Nov. 22,2009, file photo, Artist Whitney Houston receives the International Artist Award onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

    Foto: Matt Sayles / AP

  51. FILE - In this May 23, 2003 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and her husband, Bobby Brown, perform during the "VH1 Divas" duets show in Las Vegas. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta, File) Foto: JOE CAVARETTA / AP

    FILE - In this May 23, 2003 file photo, Whitney Houston, right, and her husband, Bobby Brown, perform during the "VH1 Divas" duets show in Las Vegas. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta, File)

    Foto: JOE CAVARETTA / AP

  52. FILE - In this July 11, 1999, file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs "Until You Come Back To Me" during the 26th annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File) Foto: KEVORK DJANSEZIAN / AP

    FILE - In this July 11, 1999, file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs "Until You Come Back To Me" during the 26th annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Publicist Kristen Foster said, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, that singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

    Foto: KEVORK DJANSEZIAN / AP

  53.  FILE  - In this Feb. 9, 2008 file photo, singer Whitney Houston arrives at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file) Foto: Chris Pizzello / AP

    FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2008 file photo, singer Whitney Houston arrives at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)

    Foto: Chris Pizzello / AP

  54. FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009  file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs on 'Good Morning America' in New York's Central Park. Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.(AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)  Foto: Evan Agostini / AP

    FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs on 'Good Morning America' in New York's Central Park. Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. She was 48.(AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)

    Foto: Evan Agostini / AP