Whitney Houston (1963-2012) was an American singer and actress, one of the best-selling music artists of all time with over 220 million records sold worldwide. Known for her powerful voice and crossover appeal, she dominated the charts in the 1980s and 1990s with hits like 'I Will Always Love You' and 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody.' Houston holds the Guinness World Record as the most awarded female artist with over 400 career awards, including 6 Grammy Awards.