Whitney Houston was using prescription drug Xanax at the time of her death, according to a new report.
The 'One Moment In Time' star was found dead in her room at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles yesterday (February 11). Attempts to revive the singer failed, with Houston being pronounced dead at 3.55pm EST.
Following early reports that the 48-year-old was found in her bathtub, TMZ quotes family sources as confirming that Houston was using the drug, which is most commonly used to treat panic and anxiety disorders.
The site also claims that members of Houston's team had become concerned when the singer had been in the bathroom for over an hour, prior to getting ready to attend Clive Davis's pre-Grammy party in the hotel.
Sources allegedly reveal that a female hairdresser went into the bathroom to check on the star, who is said to have been found with her head below the water. One of two bodyguards present reportedly pulled her from the tub, before emergency services arrived on the scene.
Beverly Hills Police Lieutenant Mark Rosen has said that there is "no obvious evidence of foul play or cause of death", adding: "An attempt was made to resuscitate, to no avail."
The Grammy Awards will pay tribute to Houston tonight, with a special performance led by Jennifer Hudson.
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