Whitney Houston death: Celine Dion says ‘drugs’ and ‘bad influences’ led to singer’s tragic end

Celine Dion doesn’t need a coroner’s report to know the official cause of Whitney Houston’s death.Speaking to “Good Morning America” via phone Monday, the Canadian singer undoubtedly pinned Houston’s untimely death on drug abuse.

"Whitney has been an amazing inspiration for me,” Dion, 43, told host Robin Roberts. "It's just really unfortunate that drugs, bad people, bad influences took over her dreams, her motherhood."Dion, 43, acknowledged the control drugs can have on a person, particular celebrities and entertainers in the music industry.


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Coroner rules Don Cornelius' death a suicide

Coroner's officials on Tuesday ruled Don Cornelius' death a suicide, nearly a week after the "Soul Train" creator and host killed himself with a gunshot to the head.The agency made the determination after conducting an autopsy on Cornelius' body Friday.  Investigators are still awaiting the results of toxicology tests before issuing a final report.

Police quickly ruled out foul play after responding to Cornelius' Mulholland Drive home early Wednesday morning. His son had alerted authorities after receiving a call from his father.
Cornelius, 75, started Soul Train in 1970 and it became one of the longest-running syndicated shows in history, introducing audiences to many top music acts and providing a never-before-seen TV platform for black culture.

The popular host was honoured on Saturday in Harlem with a lively celebration in tribute to Cornelius and the wide-ranging influence of his show.His son, Tony Cornelius, released a statement last week asking for privacy and thanking fans."We thank all the well-wishers and the fans who have supported the Soul Train legacy. Love, Peace and Soul," the statement read, incorporating his father's famous sign-off from the show.

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Singer Leslie Carter died because of drug overdose!

According to ABC news Leslie Carter overdosed and was under the influence of several drugs before her death.

The report lists three drugs that were found near Carter: Olanzapine, used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant; and Alprazolam, used to treat anxiety or panic disorders, also known as Xanax