Whitney’s final days were ‘happy’

Whitney Houston’s last days were spent surrounded by family, catching up with old friends and doing a bit of what she was best known for — singing.

Her death came hours before she was due to appear at an annual pre-Grammy party that introduced her to the industry decades ago and was expected to honour the six-time Grammy winner.

The 48-year-old singer had been making the rounds in the days before the event, appearing at rehearsals and offering advice to singers Monica and Brandy.