Whitney Houston returns home

New Jersey mourns Whitney Houston

The body of Whitney Houston arrives at Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala. (AP)

Tamika Solomon, left, of Newark listens to music by Whitney Houston as fans gather outside the Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in the bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala. (AP)

People view a makeshift memorial outside "The New Hope Baptist Church" in Newark, New Jersey. Singer Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012 at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Houston's mother, Grammy-winning gospel singer Cissy Houston, led the music program at the church for many years. (GETTY/GALLO)

General atmosphere outisde the The Whitney E. Houston Academy in Newark, New Jersey. (GETTY/GALLO)

Carl Hamer, who claims to be a childhood friend of the singer Whitney Houston, holds a copy of the singer's debut album as he arrives for a visit to The Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts in East Orange, N.J. As a young girl, Houston attended what was known then as the Franklin School. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She was 48. (AP)

A hearse believed to be carrying the body of pop singer Whitney Houston arrives at the Whigham funeral home in Newark, New Jersey. Houston's body arrived in her home state of New Jersey on Monday night, ahead of a funeral expected later this week for the pop superstar whose blockbuster career was often overshadowed by drug and alcohol abuse. (REUTERS)

A van believed to be carrying the body of pop singer Whitney Houston arrives at the Whigham funeral home in Newark, New Jersey.  Houston was found dead in the bathtub of her Beverly Hills hotel room on Saturday. (REUTERS)

A private jet thought to be carrying the body of Whitney Houston to New Jersey, taxis at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles, California. Houston was found dead in the bathtub of her Beverly Hills hotel room on Saturday. (REUTERS)

Thirteen-year-old William James Collier of San Antonio, Texas tosses a lemon as he lays on the ground behind a makeshift memorial to singer Whitney Houston at a corner of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The memorial has flowers, notes, stuffed animals and photographs of Houston left by fans since her Houston's death at the hotel February 11. Houston was "underwater and apparently unconscious" when she was discovered in her hotel room bathtub, police said on Monday, as her body was reported to be heading home to New Jersey. (REUTERS)

Whitney Houston's body arrives at Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, New Jersey. (GETTY/GALLO)

Whitney Houston's body arrives at Whigham Funeral Home ahead of her funeral in New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. (GETTY/GALLO)

Gown worn by Whitney Houston outisde the The Whitney E. Houston Academy in Newark, New Jersey. (GETTY/GALLO)

Cards and flowers are displayed at a makeshift memorial outside "The New Hope Baptist Church" in Newark, New Jersey. Singer Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012 at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (GETTY/GALLO)

Cards and flowers are displayed at a makeshift memorial outside "The New Hope Baptist Church" in Newark, New Jersey. Singer Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012 at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (GETTY/GALLO)

Stacey Bates, center, and Gregory Hanks put up balloons on a makeshift memorial for the late singer Whitney Houston outside of New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, N.J. As a young girl, Houston sang in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Feb. 11. She was 48. (AP)

A T-shirt and a note left by a fan is pictured at a makeshift memorial to singer Whitney Houston at a corner of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The memorial has flowers, notes, stuffed animals and photographs of Houston left by fans since her death at the hotel February 11. Houston was "underwater and apparently unconscious" when she was discovered in her hotel room bathtub, police said on Monday, as her body was reported to be heading home to New Jersey. (REUTERS)

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  • Stella 15 February 2012 19:38 1 0
    Will always miss you Whitney.
  • kabugofred 15 February 2012 19:16 0 0
    RIP IN PEACE AM NEVER 4GET U
  • Kumisiadma 15 February 2012 02:00 1 0
    We are all fallible beings. She was a legend with the God given voice of an angel. May Whitney Houston rest in peace and may her mother, daughter, loved ones and friends and fans find solace and comfort. God bless you all.
  • vilelmini 15 February 2012 00:50 0 0
    we'll always love you...
  • Ifeanyichukwu O. 14 February 2012 20:07 0 0
    I grew up admiring & listening to Whitney. Her songs and acts were works I looked forward to. I loved her no matter what news I heard about her. She was human and so had a right to her lifestyle. But she was worth more with her unique voice and the powerful messages of her songs. My condolence goes to her family & may God heal & comfort them, particularly Bobbi Kristina. I will definitely miss you Whitney. Adieu Whitney!
  • Emy 14 February 2012 11:59 1 0
    Each person die in every second, minute, hour, day 365 days so Life goes on!!!!!! Leave those family in privacy to mourn. That's the way we live like this every day. Rip Whitney- she'll be so missed!!!!!
  • Tim 14 February 2012 11:58 0 1
    Where were all these "crying friends and relatives" when she was zoned out of her mind? And why did she live like such a slob?
  • Mac 14 February 2012 11:57 1 0
    Everyone is "sainted" once they die...no matter who they are or what they did. Sadness.
  • Jamia 14 February 2012 11:57 0 1
    I actually grew up listening to Whitney Houston. Her voice was amazing. She was beautiful i thought. Such a shame in reality she couldnt control her fatal addiction.
  • Dona 14 February 2012 11:56 1 0
    TO THE FAMILY OF WHITNEY HOUSTON, YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL, ESPECIALLY BOBBI KRISTINA, KNOW THAT A MOTHER'S LOVE CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

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