Who died in her sleep?
Mary Christine Brockert (Teena Marie)
In what year?
2010
Who died in August?
unknown
How many years seperate Houston and Jackson's death?
nearly three years
Which rapper died last year?
Heavy D
Which Motown singer died the same year?
Nick Ashford
What duo did he participate in?
Ashford and Simpson
What always follows icons' death announcements?
tributes from younger pop stars
Who was Huston a role model for?
Gen X black girls
Who described her as a "style icon and hero"?
Tessa Jackson
What is her profession?
a reporter
For which company?
CNN
Where did she go to school?
California
Did she fit in?
no
What was the perceived beauty norm at her school?
blonde and blue-eyed
Did Whitney Houston help build her self esteem?
Yes
In what decades did Houston have the highest success?
1980s and 90s
Who described the fallen icons as legends?
Shaun Jones
How old is he?
47
Was he shocked to hear the news surrounding Houston's death?
yes