Home > News & Reviews > Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown Releases Statement Following Whitney Houston Funeral Walk Out
Monday, 20 February 2012 Written by Elliott Batte
Bobby Brown Releases Statement Following Houston Funeral Storm Out

American R&B singer-songwriter Bobby Brown has issued a full statement following his angry exit from Whitney Houston’s televised funeral on Saturday evening.

Brown’s appearance at the funeral itself was the subject of a lot of controversy, with many blaming him for Houston’s downward spiral to drug abuse and addiction, but it was a row over seating which saw Brown storm out of the service alongside his entourage, before returning alone some-time later.

The statement reads: “My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions. I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continue to ask us and no-one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi Kristina.

“In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed, as I refused to create a scene. My children are completely distraught over the events. This was a day to honour Whitney. I doubt Whitney would have wanted this to occur. I will continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how.”

Houston’s funeral saw a number of superstars performing, with the service broadcast on television via CNN as well as online. Artists on stage included Stevie Wonders, Alicia Keys and R Kelly, while Kevin Costner, who co-starred in Houston’s biggest film hit ‘The Bodyguard’, gave a 20 minute speech.
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

We don't run any advertising! Our editorial content is solely funded by lovely people like yourself using Stereoboard's listings when buying tickets for live events. To keep supporting us, next time you're looking for concert, festival, sport or theatre tickets, please search for "Stereoboard". It costs you nothing, you may find a better price than the usual outlets, and save yourself from waiting in an endless queue on Friday mornings as we list ALL available sellers!


Let Us Know Your Thoughts




Related News

No related news to show
 
< Prev   Next >