Famous Musicians Who Died In Their 40s
Whitney Houston:
Despite her remarkable musical talent, Whitney Houston faced personal challenges, including a troubled marriage to Bobby Brown and a long struggle with drug addiction. Although she seemed poised for a comeback with her 2009 album *I Look to You*, Houston tragically passed away at age 48 in 2012, accidentally drowning in a hotel bathtub, with heart disease and cocaine use listed as contributing factors.