On the eve of the
2012 Grammy Awards, Whitney Houston was pronounced dead. The singer was found
at least partially submerged in her bathtub at
the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Houston had been preparing at the hotel to make an
appearance at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy Awards night. The singer was
actually found by her aunt, Mary Jones. Mary had laid out Whitney’s dress for
the evening on the bed and then left for about a half hour. When Whitney
didn’t come out of the bathroom, Mary entered, pulled Whitney out of the tub
and began administering CPR.
Her family were told
the 48-year-old may have died before she became fully submerged — after
consuming a combination of drugs and booze. Pictures emerged showing a
meal, empty Champagne glass and can of beer Whitney had moments before her death.
The star ordered a hamburger, fries, a turkey sandwich and jalapenos,
according to reports. She ate her burger and chips, but took the rest into
the bathroom. Although the cause of death is unknown, Whitney may have fallen
asleep or lapsed into unconsciousness in the bathtub and drowned.
Tributes and prayer have
poured in from the all over the world. "Although she is gone too soon,
we remain blessed to have been touched by her beautiful spirit, to have the legacy
of her music to cherish and share forever."
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VOCABULARY
1.
Pronounce
(v) - to officially state that something is true
2.
Submerge
(v) - to cover something completely with water or another liquid
3.
Administering
(v) - giving someone a medicine or medical treatment
4.
Booze
(n) - alcoholic drink
5.
Lapsed
(v) - to go into a quiet or less active state
6.
Tribute
(n) - something that you say, do, or give in order to express your respect
or admiration for someone
7.
Legacy
(n) - something (such as property or money) that is received from someone who
has died
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1.
What do you know about Whitney Houston?
2.
Do you like her music? What song is your favourite?
3.
What do you think is the reason why many music
stars and actors take drugs?
4.
Is there anything suspicious about her death?
Explain.
5.
How did your country pay tribute to Whitney
Houston?
