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Whitney Houston's Birthday: 10 Facts About the Late Songstress

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Last year, the iconic Whitney Houston unexpectedly passed way at the age of 48. Her death on the eve of the Grammys was a shock to the music world that the "I Will Always Love You" singer once reigned over as queen of pop. Though plagued over the years by drug use and drama from her marriage to Bobby Brown, her majestic voice will always mark her as a regal figure within the music world.

On what would've been her 49th birthday (Aug. 9), The BoomBox celebrates all things Whitney by featuring 10 little known facts about the singing diva. Who knew we had Kevin Costner to thank for the use of "I Will Always Love You" in "The Bodyguard"?

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