Just hours after hearing about the death of his ex-wife Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown broke down in tears onstage while performing at a New Edition concert in Southaven, Mississippi on Saturday (2/11/12).
The 43-year-old singer, who was totally distraught over his ex-wife’s death, cried during his performance, saying ‘I love you, Whitney,’ as he blew kisses to the sky.
An emotional Brown told the audience:
“First of all, I want to tell you that I love you all. Second, I would like to say, I love you Whitney. The hardest thing for me to do is to come on this stage.
Check out the emotional video below:
Brown, who was married to Whitney Houston for almost 15 years, released a statement after the concert saying:
“I am deeply saddened at the passing of my ex-wife, Whitney Houston,” said Brown. “At this time, we ask for privacy, especially for my daughter, Bobbi- Kristina. I appreciate all of the condolences that have been directed towards my family and I at this most difficult time.”