Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48, according to multiple news sources.

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 — February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Often referred to as the “Queen of Pop” or simply “the Voice”.[4] Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records,[5] and her list of awards include 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. Houston is also one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums and singles worldwide.

Whitney was rumored to be about to make her comeback as a judge on the X Factor.

RIP Whitney.