Local fans react to Whitney Houston's death

PHILADELPHIA - February 11, 2012

On a cold night in Philadelphia, the news of her death was just as chilling as it spread quickly on the TV, radio and online.

"It was definitely a surprise," said Reggie Smith. "She had so much talent."

"I can't believe she's gone," said Clio Mall.

And those who are children of the 80's and 90's say they can't help but think about the greatest hits of the Newark, N.J. native.

It was all the talk in Center City.

"Sadly, I'm not really surprised to hear about it, and it's really unfortunate because she had so much. I with that she had gone the gospel route," said Daniel Lyght.

And on the radio, WDAS-FM played Houston's hits one song after another.

While there is so much speculation about Whitney Houston's death, so many are focused on her good times and that beautiful voice.

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