Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012, at a Beverly Hills hotel. The cause of her death was accidental drowning in the bathtub with drug intoxication as a contributing factor. She had a history of drug addiction and substance abuse, which put a strain on her personal and professional life. On the night of her death, she was reportedly found submerged in the bathtub with drug paraphernalia nearby. Houston had cocaine, marijuana, and prescription medication in her system at the time of her death.