Kevin Costner is remembering his late The Bodyguard co-star Whitney Houston.
10.02.2022 - 20:55 / hollywoodlife.com
On the eve of what was to be her big comeback with a powerhouse performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards, Whitney Houston tragically died, leaving a legacy as one of the greatest vocalists ever to grace the stage. The iconic singer, famous for her moving ballads as well as her chart-busting pop tunes, was only 48 years old when she passed on February 11, 2012. Now a decade later, HollywoodLife details everything to know about Whitney’s devastating death and the days that led up to it. Keep reading to learn more, below.
Whitney Allegedly Showed Up ‘Dripping Wet’ For RehearsalTwo days before Whitney died, there was a rehearsal for Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy bash, where the “Greatest Love of All” singer was scheduled to perform. When she showed up to practice with the band early in the morning, her longtime musical director Rickey Minor noticed there was something off about her, especially since he knew her to sleep in late as a “night owl,” according to his interview with The New York Post. “So I never get to see her at 10:30 (am). And she was kind of wet, like dripping. And I said, ‘Where are you coming from?’ She says, ‘I’ve been swimming. I’m getting my lungs back. I’m getting back in shape.’” Rickey feared that she wasn’t telling the truth and was abusing drugs again, something she had battled for years.
She Was Reportedly ‘Not Sober’ When She Crashed A Brandy/Monica InterviewAt the Clive Davis rehearsal, Whitney crashed an interview with singers Brandy and Monica. Gerrick Kennedy, author of the new book Didn’t We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston, recalled seeing Whitney in “lively spirits” when she talked to the young stars. “In the moment, it was just like, you know, she’s having a good time,” he
Kevin Costner is remembering his late The Bodyguard co-star Whitney Houston.
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Kevin Costner has paid fresh tribute to Whitney Houston as he reflected on her death at the SAG Awards.The actor starred in the hit 1992 film alongside the late singer, who passed away in 2012, playing the titular bodyguard to Houston’s character Rachel Marron.Speaking on the SAG red carpet last night (February 27), Costner was asked about how he keeps the late star’s spirit alive 10 years after her death.“When movies are working at their very best, they’re about moments and images that you’ll never ever forget,” he told People.Referring to Houston’s hit cover of Dolly Parton‘s ‘I Will Always Love You’, the star continued: “I don’t think we’ll ever forget when that little song came out, that she just blew up. She sang the first part of it a cappella and musically the world was never the same.“We have a moment of her in that movie we’ll never ever forget that and I think that when movies are working at their best, that’s what can happen.”Houston passed away on February 11, 2012 after accidentally drowning in a bathtub following a drug overdose.The Bodyguard became a huge hit when it was released, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time in 1992, while its soundtrack still holds the record for the biggest-selling soundtrack of all time.
Kevin Costner is looking back on his sweet friendship with the late Whitney Houston.
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It's been over a decade since the world lost Whitney Houston. On Feb. 11, 2012, the GRAMMY-winning superstar died of drowning and the effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.
Ellise Shafer Sony Pictures has a stacked lineup for the Christmas box office this year, with Tom Hanks’ upcoming film “A Man Called Otto” and the Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” releasing within days of each other.“A Man Called Otto,” which was acquired by Sony last week for $60 million out of the European Film Market, will debut in theaters on Christmas Day. TriStar Pictures’ “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” starring Naomi Ackie as Houston, has now moved from Dec. 23 to Dec.
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Whitney Houston delivered an unforgettable performance of «The Star-Spangled Banner» ahead of Super Bowl XXV that was ingrained in the public consciousness. Now — on the 10th anniversary of her untimely death and 31 years after her iconic performance -- America is taking a look back at that unforgettable moment.Rocking an understated white track suit, Houston — who was only 27 at the time — stepped out onto the field at Tampa Stadium and belted out a rendition of the national anthem that brought down the house.The performance served to open one of the most-watched events of the year, with nearly 80 million people tuning in to watch the game, and thus experiencing the power of her voice and the impact of her delivery.The appearance came at a pivotal point in the arc of Houston's career.
Geoff Mayfield Ten years ago today, the world lost Whitney Houston. She was 48 years old and on the precipice of a long-awaited comeback that was tragically cut short the night before the 2012 Grammy Awards.
Whitney Houston’s impact is felt a decade after her death. On Feb. 11, 2012, the GRAMMY-winning superstar died of drowning, and effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.