I will lead in a Question & Answer with DEANNA WARRICK, who is Whitney Houston's cousin.
QUESTION.
This has been an a devasting year...losing your cousin in February
and your son in August the month of your cousins premiere.
How are you doing?
ANSWER.
I'm as well as anybody who has lost a child can be. Some days
are harder than others, but as time goes by I'm sure it will get
better.QUESTION.Your son of 24 years old died so young after being in a coma for
over 2 month. What was the cause?
ANSWER.
We still don't have the answer to that question, we may never
know.
QUESTION.
To go to Sparkle premiere weeks after losing your son, what
inspired you to watch the movie.
ANSWER.
It's family and we support family no matter what. it was actually
comforting being among friends and family. When I'm alone I'm
left with my thoughts so it was a great night to get out I really
needed it.QUESTION.
How did it feel to see Whitney on screen?
ANSWER.
It felt really good seeing her again she was a great actress.QUESTION.
What was your favorite scene in Sparkle?
ANSWER.
My favorite scene was when Sister invited Satin over for dinner.
I loved Whitney in that scene, and the way she looked at Satin was
so funny lol. She looked like she could see right through him. I could
see her mother (Cissy Houston, and Aunt Lee Warrick) all in her face.
LOL. If they thought you were up to no good, believe me you would know it.QUESTION.What celebrities did you see at Sparkle that genuinely supported Whitney
as well as the movie?
ANSWER.
Oh honey! Black Hollywood was in the house. From Cicely Tyson
( who never ages she looked great) to Flex Alexander and Shanice Wilson,
Niecy Nash to many to name. I was so happy to see so many come out
and support.QUESTION.
How is the family doing?
ANSWER.
We are taking it day by day. We have our good days and bad days. All we
can do is keep going. We have our family that's still here with us to take
care of. Yes, we are going to miss them everyday we will never forget them.QUESTION.
I had the privilege to meet Dionne Warrick, when you invited me over to her house
for Thanksgiving. How is she doing?
ANSWER.
Shes doing great, she is entering into her 50th year in the business.Earlier this year she was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. She has a
celebratory 50th anniversary album coming out Oct 22, 2012 look out for that.
Shes also, starting a world tour so she doing great.QUESTION.
So many talented family members in the Warrick and Houston family, will the FANS
be blessed with a Whitney Houston tribute from the family?
ANSWER.
I haven't heard anything.QUESTION.
What would you want WHITNEY HOUSTON fans to know about your cousin in your
own words?
ANSWER.
She was a kind and generous person. She was a family oriented person, and
she was always laughing and smiling. Her legacy and great personality will surely
live on.
