Bobby Brown is honoring his late mother-in-law, Cissy Houston, following her passing at the age of 91. Brown, 55, was married to Cissy’s late daughter, Whitney Houston, from 1992 to 2007. The New Edition star, along with his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, issued a joint statement on Monday regarding Cissy’s death. “Sending love and blessings to the Houston family on this great loss,” the statement read. “May she rest in Peace and Power. The Browns.” The Post has contacted Brown’s representative for further comment.
Brown and Whitney’s relationship began at the Soul Train Music Awards in 1989. At the time, Whitney’s career was soaring, while Brown was known as a rebellious figure. Despite the initial attraction, their marriage in July 1992 was marked by infidelity, abuse allegations, and drug issues, leading to their divorce in 2007. They had one daughter, Bobbi Kristina, who tragically died in 2015, mirroring her mother’s accidental drowning.
Cissy remained a protective figure for Whitney, expressing disappointment over Brown’s candid 20/20 interview about their life together. On October 7, the Houston family announced Cissy’s death at 91, following a battle with Alzheimer’s. Her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, described her as a “strong and towering figure” whose contributions to music and family were immense.
Cissy, a two-time Grammy winner, was a prominent figure in the music industry, working with legends like Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Jimi Hendrix. She was married twice, first to NBA player Gary Garland, with whom she had a son, and later to Whitney’s father, John Russell Houston, with whom she had another son. Cissy’s legacy continues to resonate, not just through her music but also through her enduring influence on her family.
