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Johnny Gill reflected on the death of Whitney Houston during his tour with New Edition and how the tragedy affected Bobby Brown, Houston's ex-husband. Gill described her passing as a brutal day that left everyone in a daze and destroyed the myth that her drug addiction originated from Brown. He expressed gratitude to Houston's brother for clearing the misconception that Brown corrupted Houston, explaining that while both had their issues, Brown was not the initiator of her addiction. Gill also talked about the sorrowful impact of the untimely death of Bobby Brown's daughter. The interview emphasized the toll that these tragedies took on Brown and the instability of life, also tackling the importance of maintaining health amid such adversity. Gill recalled how this series of misfortunes led to an existential discussion about the gift of growing old and accepting mortality.
