Whitney Houston Estate Disputes Oprah's Account of 2009 Incident
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Whitney Houston Estate Disputes Oprah's Account of 2009 Incident

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The estate of late singer Whitney Houston has refuted a recent claim by Oprah Winfrey that the singer fell off the stage during an appearance on her talk show while under the influence. In a statement, the estate described the claim as 'inaccurate and unfair.'

The incident in question occurred during a 2009 interview on the Oprah Winfrey show. According to the estate, Whitney fell off the stage during a sound check, not during the live taping. The estate also clarified that the fall was due to the darkness of the environment at the time.

Oprah Winfrey had recently recalled the incident, suggesting that Houston was high when the fall occurred. The estate's response aims to correct what it views as a misleading portrayal of the event. No further details about the sound check or the specific conditions were provided in the statement.

The dispute highlights the ongoing sensitivity around Houston's legacy and the public's perception of her struggles with personal and professional challenges.

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