By Jacqueline Lindenberg for Dailymail.Com 01:40 Oct 01, 2023, updated 01:52 Oct 01, 2023
Whitney Houston’s ex-husband Bobby Brown opened up about her late daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, expressing that she was “always present” eight years after her tragic death at age 22.
The 54-year-old musician was married to the I Will Always Love You singer from 1992 until their divorce in 2007. In March 1993, their only child, daughter Bobbi, was born.
On January 31, 2015, Bobbi was found lifeless and face down in a bathtub in her Georgia home with various drugs in her system – similar to her own mother’s fate. She was placed in an induced coma and died months later, on July 26th.
While attending the “A World of Good” gala in Los Angeles on Friday, the star and his wife Alicia Etheredge were honored with the Movement Maker Award for their work with the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House Foundation.
He told People at the event that his late daughter was “always present” and wore a special pendant with a photo of himself and Bobbi. “She will always be present.”
‘Always present’: Whitney Houston’s ex-husband Bobby Brown spoke about her late daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, expressing that she was ‘always present’ – eight years after her tragic death at age 22; seen in LA on Friday Tragic death: On January 31, 2015, Bobbi was found face down in a bathtub at her home in Georgia, with various drugs in her system – similar to her own mother’s fate; Whitney and Bobbi Kristina seen in 2011
Founded in 2015 by Bobby Brown himself, the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House is “a nonprofit domestic violence shelter founded and sustained by the love of a father whose daughter was a victim of domestic violence,” according to its official website.
During his speech at the ceremony, he stated: “I am grateful for In A Perfect World.” Thank you for this honor. “We started this from the bottom of our hearts because I was just lonely and sad.”
Brown added: “[I’m grateful] that I could do something to help them, be there for them, and provide them with a safe haven in their time of need. As I said, I am very grateful for that. I thank you so much.’
Bobbi Kristina was the only child between Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown. Notably, the legendary singer passed away when her body was discovered in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel shortly before the 2012 Grammy Awards.
The star was pronounced dead at the scene and the causes of death were listed as accidental drowning, heart disease and cocaine use.
Three years later, Bobbi Kristina was found lifeless in a bathtub in her Georgia home with numerous drugs in her system, including marijuana and morphine.
She was placed on life support and fell into an induced coma until her father made the decision to turn off life support after being told her brain function had “decreased significantly.” She was just 22 years old.
The Fulton County coroner’s report for Bobbi Kristina found her death was caused by “submerging her face in water, aggravating mixed drug intoxication.”
With him: He told people at the event that his late daughter was “always present” and wore a special pendant that included a photo of himself with Bobbi; Houston, Bobby and their daughter seen in 2004. Losing a Child: During an interview with Robin Roberts on 20/20 Bobby emotionally recalled: “The hardest thing I had to do in my life was telling my daughter to let go.” Past: The musician was with I Will Always Love You from 1992 until their divorce in 2007 -singer married; seen in 1999
She was believed to have died in July from pneumonia and lack of oxygen, which led to brain damage.
At the time of her death, according to CBS News, Bobby released a statement saying, “Krissy was and is an angel.” I’m completely tone deaf at this point. My family must find a way to live with her in spirit and honor her memory. Our loss is unimaginable.’
“We thank everyone for their prayers for Krissy and our family as we mourn the loss of my little girl.”
During an interview with Robin Roberts on ABC’s 20/20, Bobby emotionally recalled, “The hardest thing I had to do in my life was tell my daughter to let go,” adding tearfully, ” My baby is gone.”
He continued: “I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. ‘This is the worst pain in the world.’
After losing Houston and also their daughter, he later admitted that he turned to alcohol, which almost killed him, and admitted that he also suffered two consecutive heart attacks during this time.
During his appearance on the new A&E series “Biography: Bobby Brown,” the music artist explained, “The loss of my daughter hurt me to the core.”
“Children aren’t supposed to go before their parents and I lost my little girl.” “I started drinking a lot,” he continued.
Painful: During his appearance on the new A&E series “Biography: Bobby Brown,” the music artist explained: “The loss of my daughter hurt me to the core.” Seen in 1993 with Whitney and Bobbi Kristina. Another tragic loss: But in November 2020, his son Bobby Jr., whom he shared with ex Kim Ward, died as a result of a fentanyl overdose and his body was found at his home
“My alcohol consumption had reached a point where my body functions were slowly deteriorating.” I had two heart attacks. I had two stents in my heart.’ But he soon started on the road to recovery.
But in November 2020, his son Bobby Jr., whom he shared with his ex Kim Ward, died of a fentanyl overdose and his body was found at his home.
Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene of the accident – just a few days before his 28th birthday.
Bobby explained, “I decided to check in again and get help.” I went to detox and got myself together. I am not normal. I’m an alcoholic. It’s an everyday battle for sobriety. I’m in prayer and therapy.’
“This makes it easier to rebuild my confidence and change the narrative about how I want my life to go.”
Following Bobbi Kristina’s death, her ex Nick Gordon came into the spotlight after some accused him of playing a role in her death.
During the 20/20 interview, Bobby blamed Houston and Bobbi’s deaths on family friend Nick – although he didn’t directly mention his name. “It’s no secret to me.” “I know exactly what happened to my daughter.”
“The same thing that happened to my daughter happened to Whitney.” There was only one person who was present on both occasions, only one person who said he was there to protect her, and he didn’t .’
Struggles: After losing Houston and also their daughter, he later admitted that he turned to alcohol, which almost killed him, and admitted that he also suffered two consecutive heart attacks during this time; seen in 2007 After her death: Following Bobbi Kristina’s death, her ex Nick Gordon was thrust into the spotlight after some accused him of playing a role in her death; Bobbi and Nick seen in 2012
Gordon – who spotted Bobbi Kristina in the bathtub – defended himself when speaking to Chron Online in 2016. “I blame myself for not getting to Krissy quick enough that day.”
He recalled finding Bobbi and said, “It was so traumatic. “I fell to my knees and continued to give her chest compressions and blow into her mouth.” After she coughed up water, he added: “I thought she would come around, but that never happened.”
Nick was later involved in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Bobbi Kristina’s estate – which he was found responsible for after failing to show up for a court date.
However, on New Year’s Day it was revealed that Gordon had died aged 30 from a “drug overdose”.