HIV/AIDS. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. When a person becomes infected with HIV, the virus attacks and weakens the immune system. As the immune system weakens, the person is at risk of getting life-threatening infections and cancers. When that happens, the illness is called AIDS.
New Wave of Whitney Houston Sightings. Moreover, ever since her death in 2012, hundreds of eyewitnesses claimed to have spotted her in many cities around the world, in shopping malls, taxis, even in a restaurant in Newark (Whitney Houstonâs Hometown). Whitney Houston would be 53 years-old today.
Tommy Chong: Whitney Houston Would Still Be Alive If She 'Stuck To Pot'. Tommy Chong - of Cheech & Chong fame - says Whitney Houston would still be alive today if she had used natural substances. Had she just stuck to pot, she'd be alive today, the actor-comedian told Access Hollywood on Tuesday night at The Simpsons 500th episode celebration.