Fans flooded the neighborhood where international singer Whitney Houston grew up in to pay their last respects and to possible catch a glimpse of the many celebrities that were in attendance. The service was held at New Hope Baptist Church in Houston's hometown of Newark, NJ. Whitney passed away a week earlier in LA, California at the age of 48. An autopsy report is still underway to find the true cause of Houston's untimely death. Drugs are the alleged cause of death. Whitney Houston will be buried alongside her father in NJ. Clive Davis, Tyler Perry, Kevin Costner, Lela Rochon, Brandy, Ray J, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Bishop TD Jakes, Rev. Marvin Winans, Alicia Keys, and Oprah Winfrey are just a few of the celebrities that were expected at the invite-only service. Rev. Donnie McClurkin, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly, and BeBe and CeCe Winans all lent their voices in respect by singing gospel music and her songs.Her unmatched voice will be dearly missed by all.
Tyler Perry speaks on Whitney Houston
Kevin Costner's emotional eulogy
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