After six long months of uncertainty, Bobbi Kristina Brown has passed away surrounded by family at the Peachtree Christian Hospice in Atlanta on Sunday evening, US time.
According to a report from TMZ, Whitney Houston’s only child left the world at the same facility she has been at since June 24. In a heartfelt statement, her family revealed: “She is finally at peace in the arms of God. We want to again thank everyone for their tremendous amount of love and support during these last few months.”
“Despite the great medical care at numerous facilities, Bobbi Kristina Brown’s condition has continued to deteriorate. We thank everyone for their support and prayers. She is in God’s hands now,” her aunt Pat Houston added. It’s been a devastating year for the 22-year-old’s nearest and dearest after she was found lifeless by her boyfriend Nick Gordon in a bathtub on January 31 in her Georgia home. The circumstances were eerily similar to that of her mother, Whitney Houston, who passed away in February 2012 after being found unresponsive in the tub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The legendary singer was just 48 at the time of her death and a toxicology report soon revealed the music icon’s passing was caused by drowning, heart disease and cocaine.
Speaking after her mother’s passing, a stoic Bobbi told Oprah: “I’ve got to keep going. My family [are keeping me going] and The Lord and her [Whitney]… hearing her all the time. Her spirit is strong.”
In May that year, while accepting an accolade on behalf of the Bodyguard star at the Billboard Millennium Award, Bobbi said: “I’m just blessed to have been in such an incredible woman’s life. There will never be another one. Ever.”
Following her mother’s passing, Bobbi Kristina struck up a relationship with close family friend Nick Gordon, who had lived with the Houstons for over a decade. Although the couple claimed to have secretly tied the knot, father Bobby Brown’s rep denied any nuptials had ever taken place. “[Bobbi Kristina] is not and has never been married to Nick Gordon.”
Sadly, just days before her death Nick was served with a $USD10 million lawsuit, which accuses him of stealing money and abusing Bobbi.
Following her tragic passing, we take a look back at Bobbi Kristina Brown’s life.
Bobbi Kristina pictured with her parents Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown. The couple married in 1992 but eventuality divorced in 2007.
A young Bobbi Kristina cuddles up to her proud parents at an event for the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children.
Whitney Houston shares the stage with her daughter and her then-husband Bobby Brown during a concert on July 16, 1999 in New York.
Whitney, Bobby and Bobbi Kristina holiday together in Saint Barthelemy in France.
Whitney Houston kisses her daughter Bobbi Kristina during the 1st Annual BET Awards in 2001.
Bobbi Kristina accepts a lifetime award on behalf of her late mother Whitney.
Bobbi Kristina is interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on Oprah’s Next Chapter a month after the death of her mother.
Bobbi Kristina Brown accepts the Millennium Award on behalf of Whitney Houston onstage at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.
Bobbi Kristina hits the stage with her mum Whitney Houston back in 2009 at Central Park. After Whitney’s death, Bobbi told Oprah: “I’ve got to keep going. My family [are keeping me going] and The Lord and her [Whitney]… hearing her all the time. Her spirit is strong.”
Bobbi Kristina gets a tattoo in memory of her mother after her death.
Bobbi Kristina attends the 2012 Billboard Music Awards with her aunt, Pat Houston.
Bobbi and Whitney perform My Love is Your Love together.
Bobbi Kristina’s family pose in promotional shot for their reality tv show, Being Bobby Brown.
Bobbi Kristina attends “The Houstons: On Our Own” Series Premiere Party with her grandmother Cissy Houston.
Bobbi poses with her mum Whitney at the 2009 American Music Awards.
