Whitney Houston Dead at 48. Kenyan Celebs Weigh In

According to TMZ, Whitney Houston died this afternoon, as announced by a rep for the singer. She was 48.

A member of Whitney’s entourage found her in her 4th-floor room at the Beverly Hilton hotel and called hotel security — who then dialed 911. When paramedics arrived Houston was found unresponsive.

Police arrived to the scene within minutes and fire was already there on an unrelated call. Paramedics performed CPR but it did not work and she was pronounced dead at 3:55 PM.

There were no obvious signs of foul play, but BH PD detectives have begun a full investigation. She was ID’ed by family and friends.

Whitney was an iconic singer, and a source of influence to many Kenyan musicians. Here is what some of them had to say on the matter:

– Aaron Rimbui said that the death of Whitney was ‘very sad’ to him.

– Corine Onyango said that Whitney Houston was ‘legendary’ in her eyes.

– Anto NeoSoul sent his condolences by saying: My heart weeps. My soul refuses to accept that my greatest inspiration Whitney Houston is dead. I pray for her soul.

– Tim Rimbui called it “the death of an American icon.’

– Marya called Whitney “a truly wonderful woman with a moving voice.”

– Big Kev of Tru Blaq Entertainment said: “I’m saddened by the passing of #whitney. She is such a part of my past. RIP, i hope you find peace at last.”

– Amani said: “She made me want to sing I watched Bodyguard over n over again because of her,R.I.P. Whitney Houston.”