Why Does Whitney’s Cause of Death Matter?

A few weeks ago, it was revealed Whitney Houston accidently drowned in her hotel room. Her behavior the night before was said to be erratic and quite disturbing. The autopsy report also revealed Whitney had cocaine in her system. Members of the media appeared unfazed by the news but felt the need to drag Houston’s name through the mud (once more). The public is aware of the damage substance abuse has done to her body including the hole in her nose and loss of teeth. The results that were revealed are sad not scandalous. It seems people forgot that this woman was a beloved superstar with a one of kind voice. Addiction may have been her downfall but it did not take away from her legacy. So again, why does it matter if Whitney had cocaine in her system? We knew she suffered from a disease called addiction. We knew that a relapse was possible. We also knew that she voiced her struggle to stay clean countless times. Why do we build up public personas to tear them down? Let her rest in peace.