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Cissy Houston, a lauded singer in her own right andthe mother of Whitney Houston, has died.
Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness, Pat said, calling Cissys cultural impact unparalleled.
In 1963, Cissy joined another family group, the Sweet Inspirations replacing her rising-star niece, Dionne Warwick.
Cissy especially stood out for her operatic backing vocals on Franklins song Aint No Way.
Throughout her career, Cissy had also been a minister at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark.
After Whitneys death in 2012, Cissy honored her daughter witha tribute performanceof Bridge Over Troubled Water.
