As I told my nieces when they went through a big fan crush as teenagers you can respect the artist, sportsman or whatever for his talent in one field while being critical  of their personal conduct. As fans we can't know what was happening in her life to lead to bad choices. She has a mother, daughter and husband who mourn the loss of someone we really did not know.

Whitney Houston was a great singer for a long career, sadly her personal choices ended her career and caused her relationship and legal problems. She seemed to be getting her life in better order and seemed to be making a bit of a return to singing.

 

Lets acknowledge the loss of a talent without getting into her personal troubles. 

 

The coroners report is expected in about 6 weeks.