A Tribute to Whitney Houston (1963-2012): Down the Memory Lane with the Most Awarded Singer [PHOTOS]

The death of American singer and actress Whitney Houston has shocked the world. The 48-year-old singer was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room on Saturday.

Born on Aug. 9, 1963, Whitney Houston became one of the most entertaining personalities. She enthralled music lovers around the world with her vocal range and produced some of the most memorable music of her generation including "I Will Always Love You".

Whitney Houston held Guinness World Records as the most awarded female act of all time. She had about 415 awards under her belt including two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards and 22 American Music Awards.

We take you down the memory lane (1963-2012) of the singer, who entertained the world for many years.

South African President Nelson Mandela and American pop star Whitney Houston smile for photographers at the presidency November 10, 1994.

Whitney Houston performs at the Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen held in Beverly Hills, California, February 12, 2011.

Whitney Houston attends the Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, California, February 12, 2011.

Singer Whitney Houston accepts the International Artist of the Year award at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Whitney Houston reacts after receiving the BET Honors for Entertainment in Washington, January 16, 2010. Sponsored by the Black Entertainment Television network, the awards show celebrates the life works and accomplishments of inspiring African Americans, according to their website

Singer Whitney Houston performs during a taping of Good Morning America on ABC in New York September 1, 2009.

Singer Whitney Houston performs at the 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons event honoring Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, California in this February 7, 2009 file photo. The 46-year-old pop singer, a long-term resident of the record charts during the 1980s and '90s, officially ends a seven-year hiatus on Monday with the U.S. release of her sixth studio album, "I Look To You."

American singer Whitney Houston performs at the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, May 24, 2008. The annual festival features musicians from around the world.

U.S. singer Whitney Houston performs at the World Music Awards at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada September 15, 2004. The show will be broadcast in 160 countries reaching more than one billion viewers.

U.S. singer Whitney Houston performs at her concert in Bangkok July 19, 2004.

U.S. singer and actress Whitney Houston performs in Shanghai in this picture taken July 22, 2004.Whitney Houston gave a concert in Shanghai on Thursday as part of her China tour.

U.S. singer and actresses Whitney Houston leaves the stage with her award during the Women's World Awards gala in the northern German city of Hamburg June 9, 2004. The Women's World Awards are part of a global initiative 'Women's World Forum' and is presented for the first time this year to extraordinary women in 12 different categories. Huston and her compatriot Dionne Warwick received the 'World Artists Award for Lifetime Achievement'.

Whitney Houston performs at a concert in St. Petersburg, February 8, 2004

Singer Whitney Houston performs the song "Try It On My Own" during the "VH1 Divas Duets" concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 22, 2003.

Singer Whitney Houston performs during a concert that was taped for ABC television's "Good Morning America" show, in New York December 8, 2002.

Whitney Houston performs during the MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony at Palau Sant Jordi pavillion in Barcelona November 14, 2002.

A fast-spreading rumor that singer Whitney Houston was dead is false, according to a statement by her publicist Nancy Seltzer on September 13, 2001. The rumors began when Houston, pictured September 7, 2001 at Michael Jackson's "30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years" at New York's Madison Square Garden, was a no-show at Jackson's second concert September 10. Seltzer said Houston was "perfectly fine" and at home with her family in New Jersey.

Whitney Houston sings during the first annual Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards show at the Paris Las Vegas hotel-casino in Las Vegas June 19, 2001.

Pop diva Whitney Houston shown at the MTV Video Awards September 7, 2000, has agreed in principle to appear alongside Pierce Brosnan, the latest incarnation of British secret agent 007, and is waiting for confirmation from movie bosses, media reported.

Singer Whitney Houston performs at the Arista Records 25th anniversary television special in Los Angeles April 10 2000. This is Houston's first public appearance since she was unable to perform at the Academy Awards March 26. The television special is scheduled to be telecast on the NBC television network May 15.

Singer Whitney Houston holds up her trophy after being presented her Female Artist of the Decade Award at the 14th annual Soul Train Music Awards March 4 2000.

Whitney Houston gives her acceptance speech after winning for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, at the 42nd annual Grammy Awards, February 23 2000.

Artist Whitney Houston shows off the Grammy she won for Best R&B Vocal Performance for her song ["Its Not All Right But It's Okay,"] at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards February 23 2000 in Los Angeles.

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Whitney Houston (R) hugs her husband Bobby Brown after recieving her trophy for "Best R n B Act" backstage during the 1999 MTV Europe awards ceremony at Dublin's The Point on November 11. The MTV awards are given for the best pop videos of the year.

Singer Whitney Houston poses with singer Luther Vandross after he received the 1999 Qunicy Jones Award for outstanding career achievements in the field of entertainment during the 13th annual Soul Train Music Awards telecast live March 26 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The awards show honors excellence in soul, R&B, rap and Gospel music.

U.S. singer Whitney Houston performs at the annual Brit music awards February 16 1999. The awards are held at the London Arena.

Singer Whitney Houston performs her song " My Love Is Your Love" during the 26th annual American Music Awards January 11, 1999 in Los Angeles.

Singer Whitney Houston acknowleges the crowd after she received a standing ovation during the 12th Annual Soul Train Awards, February 27, 1998 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Houston received the Life Achievement Award.

Whitney Houston sings in a rehearsal October 3, 1997 for an October 5 performance at the Washington, DAR Constitution Hall. Houston is to perform over 20 songs during the show that will be televised live nationally.

Singer Whitney Houston performs a song during a tribute to Arthur Ashe at the formal dedication of the new Arthur Ashe Stadium at the U.S. Open in New York, August 25, 1997. The tribute included over 40 past champions of the U.S. Open.

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American superstar Whitney Houston, clutching a South African flag, sings to a capacity crowd of 75,000 at Ellis Park stadium November 12, 1994.

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Singer Whitney Houston smiles and signals "two" as she holds her second Grammy Award of the night as she swept the 36th Annual Grammy Award Ceremonies in New York, March 1st, 1994.

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Whitney Houston performs in concert at Wembley Stadium in London May 5, 1988.

Whitney Houston poses with her Grammy after she was named Best Pop Vocal Performer - Female at the 30th annual Grammy Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall in this March 2, 1988 file photo.

Whitney Houston smiles at a news conference in New York July 11, 1988. Houston announced she would perform a benefit concert for the United Negro College Fund at Madison Square Garden in August.