Cissy Houston in seclusion after Whitney dies

Cissy Houston has been described by neighbors as frail and quiet, and in seclusion in her new apartment on the 20th floor of a tower in Edgewater, N.J.

A woman who answered the door asked for privacy, telling reporters Cissy Houston was hurting.

“How would a mother who has lost her child be doing?” she said.

Another woman, who was dropping off prescription medicine from CVS, said the mom was coping as best she could.

“As you can imagine, she’s managing,” the woman said. “She loves her daughter.”

Whitney Houston family releases statement

“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Whitney. This is an unimaginable tragedy and we will miss her terribly. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support from her fans and friends.”

Rev. Jesse Jackson to meet with Cissy Houston

Rev. Jesse Jackson has just left church services at the Houston family church in Newark, NJ.
Jackson who spoke with Cissy Houston last night says the family is devastated by their loss. Rev. Jackson is headed to Cissy Houston’s home in Edgewater, NJ right now to be with Whitney’s mother in this tragic time.

On the west coast, Whitney’s only child, Bobbi Kristina has been rushed to the hospital. She was taken on a stretcher from the Beverly Hilton where her mother died yesterday.
No word where her father, Bobby Brown is. He performed in Southaven, Miss last night. And today he released a statement asking for privacy. Brown, you need to get on a plane and get to your child! She needs you!
Please keep Whitney’s family especially Bobbi Kristina & Cissy in your prayers!