Whitney Houston: Where should we begin? Although the singer may have been a star in her own film, and on stage, she was also an actor. The BodyguardAlthough her powerful vocals have been lost, they will continue to be treasured in many hearts. Whitney died in February 2012. However, her unrivaled discography, success as an actor, and global influence have fueled today’s entertainers. Whitney sold 200 million records around the world, earning six Grammy Awards, two Emmys, 16 Billboard Music Awards, and being the only artist to achieve seven consecutive No. Billboard Charts’ No.1 singles. It was quite the career.