Our sources tell us a member of Whitney's entourage found her in her oom at the Beverly Hilton hotel ... and called hotel security -- who then dialed 911. When paramedics arrived Houston was found unresponsive.
We're told police arrived to the scene within minutes and fire was already there on an unrelated call. According to our sources, paramedics performed CPR but it did not work and she was pronounced dead at 3:55 PM.
Our sources say there were no signs of obvious foul play, but a BH PD detectives have begun a full investigation. We're told she was ID'ed by family and friends.
The singer famously battled drug addiction for years.
Houston was seen out in Hollywood on Thursday night ... and she did not look wel
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God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
RIP Miss Houston. Bobby Brown, not available for comment. You can't blame anyone for your addiction, but introducing her to smoking lots of crack sure didn't help.
Grew up listening to her voice, and wanting to sound just like her. She was always with me (via boombox) when I was a confused lonely 13 yr old. Rips my heart out to think of her struggle.
