Yeşim Salkım's friendship with Whitney Houston draws attention on social media

Yeşim Salkım brought her friendship with Whitney Houston to the agenda with a photo she shared on social media. Salkım described Houston as a "terribly beautiful friend."

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Famous artist Yeşim Salkım drew attention with a post she made on her social media account. Salkım brought to light her friendship with the legendary singer Whitney Houston, who passed away in 2012.

A user on the social media platform X shared a photo of Yeşim Salkım and Whitney Houston together, using the phrase, "Is this greatness a joke?" Following this post, Salkım gave a response emphasizing her friendship with Houston.

Regarding their past friendship with Houston, Salkım stated, "We don't show off to anyone out of decency. There are so many others, but never mind. She was a terribly beautiful friend, though. Believe me, she burned herself out for love just like I did."

Houston was found dead in a hotel room in 2012. Her cause of death was cited as accidental drowning, with the effects of drug use and heart disease as contributing factors. Whitney Houston achieved great fame in the 90s with the film "The Bodyguard" and the song "I Will Always Love You."