[1] For more information on postmortem photography, please seearticles at PBS, Hyperallergic, and this article by Mark Dery. A survey of abrasions on the body includes one on the left side of her forehead with an underlying bruise and a small, very superficial cut on her upper lip, both having occurred while she was alive. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Contemporary mourning is a short and private period after which we are expected to return to our lives in a way that does not burden those around us. RM2CX10XP - Beverly Hills Police Lt. Mark Rosen holds a press conference outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel after Whitney Houston's death in Beverly Hills, California February 11, 2012. Kristen Foster said she passed away on Sunday surrounded by her family and was. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "She looked like a very average, aging woman who had not been taking very good care. With this stark contrast between the respective photographs of King and Houston, it is clear that it is not the actual existence of postmortem photographs that is problematic, but the issue is rather the blatant lack of dignity in the Enquirers cover with Whitney Houston. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. According to The Bodyguard star's grim autopsy report, she had heart disease so advanced that one artery was 60 per cent blocked. As one of two natural events that happen to all living beings, it is only doing us a disservice to skirt the issue and continue to push it away until weve quarantined death into some kind of bizarre alternate universe. 2/14/2012 6:45 AM PT. Just beneath her, there is a view of the casket in the context of the room. Weir claims the Beverly Hills police chief and others retaliated against him when he complained about the alleged actions of Det. Los Angeles Coroner Releases Whitney Houston Autopsy Report Tweet November 18, 2011 DOCUMENT: autopsy, Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood, robert Wagner Natalie Wood Autopsy Report Sheriff. The singer and actress was face down in the tub, which was filled with water, and drug. Something went wrong, please try again later. The photo was taken moments after police and EMTs removed Whitney's body from the bathroom of the Beverly . This is a recent development. They tied the knot in 1992 . I had so much money by that time.". Her last ever public appearance came on February 9 when she took to the stage in Hollywood with Kelly Price to sing Jesus Loves Me. Houston received the Sammy Davis Jr. Award for entertainer of the year. Houston was reportedly dating musician Ray J, who was around 18 years younger than her. No formal complaint was ever filed with the police department by Weir or anyone else, Hoshina said. There are no viewers of the body. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. From the inception of photography in 1839, the postmortem photograph has been a common practice in mourning. Weir, who had been in the coveted positions of sergeant with the SWAT and K-9 units, claims he told Beverly Hills officials about the incident, which he said he believed violated state and federal laws. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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