The term "broke as a joke" is used in said reports by Radar Online, in fact.
The Bodyguard star, who sought help for drug addiction last year, has allegedly lost most or all of her fortune, source closes to the singer have revealed.
Whitney Houston
“Whitney’s fortune is gone,” the source said. “Music industry heavy hitters are supporting her and her label is fronting her cash against her next album."
"No one knows when that will be released, however. It's gotten really bad. She might be homeless if not for people saving her. She is broke as a joke.”
The six-time Grammy winner and ex-wife of Bobby Brown has slowly blown through an enormous fortune that she amassed over several decades of stardom.
“She recently called someone to ask for $100,” the source said. “It is so sad. She should have Mariah Carey money, and she’s flat broke.”
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