How Did Whitney Houston Die
Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012, in her room at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. She was found unconscious in the bathtub and pronounced dead at the scene.
Official Cause of Death
The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled the death an accidental drowning. Heart disease and cocaine use were listed as contributing factors. The official report states that she slipped underwater while bathing and drowned.
Key Facts About the Incident
Toxicology reports showed cocaine in her system, along with other substances. The coroner noted atherosclerotic heart disease as a chronic condition. Authorities described the scene as consistent with an accidental drowning in a bathtub.
For more details, see the official report summary on the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner website here.
