{"id":7092,"date":"2023-10-23T03:27:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T07:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa.businessupturn.com\/?p=7092"},"modified":"2023-10-23T03:27:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T07:27:33","slug":"why-whitney-houstons-brother-believed-he-had-a-hand-in-her-tragic-passing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/why-whitney-houstons-brother-believed-he-had-a-hand-in-her-tragic-passing\/7092\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Whitney Houston\u2019s Brother Believed He Had a Hand in Her Tragic Passing!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Since Whitney Houston\u2019s tragic passing in 2012, there has been a continuous discussion about the factors contributing to her untimely death. Whitney\u2019s older brother, Michael Houston, candidly expressed on Oprah Winfrey\u2019s show in 2013 that he bore a significant weight of responsibility for what transpired.<\/p>\n

Throughout their lives, Whitney shared an exceptionally close bond with Michael and their half-brother, Gary Houston. This connection was particularly strong with Michael. They were inseparable as children, and unfortunately, this pattern continued into adulthood, with Whitney following in Michael\u2019s footsteps down a perilous path.<\/p>\n

In the years following his sister\u2019s passing, Michael seldom made public statements. However, in the rare instances he did, he revealed the profound grief he felt at losing his sister. Kevin Macdonald, the filmmaker behind the documentary \u201cWhitney,\u201d noted that Michael likened being interviewed for the film to a form of trauma counseling. This was crucial for him as losing Whitney felt like losing an integral part of himself. His anguish was compounded by the belief that he played a role in her descent into drug use, having introduced her to recreational drug use.<\/p>\n

Michael took on the weight of Whitney\u2019s drug use, acknowledging that their tight-knit relationship meant that she emulated his behavior. He admitted to influencing her decision to try freebasing and crack cocaine, actions that continued to haunt him despite Whitney\u2019s own assertions of responsibility for her choices.<\/p>\n

While Cissy Houston, Michael and Whitney\u2019s mother, appeared emotional as Michael made these admissions on Winfrey\u2019s show, she later conveyed a sense of acceptance on \u201cThe View.\u201d She emphasized her love for Michael, Whitney, and Gary, underscoring that she cherished her children, no matter the circumstances.<\/p>\n

In his conversation with Oprah, Michael also shed light on the broader context that contributed to the tragic situation. He noted that in the \u201980s, when Whitney first encountered crack and freebasing cocaine, there was a lack of awareness about the severe consequences. Additionally, these substances were widely available in the entertainment industry. The pressures of fame further complicated Whitney\u2019s struggles, as she faced immense expectations to appear flawless.<\/p>\n

Despite external factors, Michael remained burdened by a profound sense of responsibility. He believed that he would carry this weight with him indefinitely, underscoring the lasting impact of his influence on his sister.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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