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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, AALIYAH HAUGHTON who was born in New York on January 16, 1979 and passed away on August 25, 2001 at the age of 22. We will remember her forever.
Full Name: Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Origin of Name: Aaliyah is Arabic for highest, most exalted one; the best
Nicknames: Liyah, Baby-girl, Wonder Woman, Lee
Place of Birth: Beford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York
Birthdate: January 16, 1979 - August 25, 2001
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Religion: Christianity
Family: Diane - Mother, Michael - Father, & Rashad - Brother
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'7 1/2"
Shoe: Size 6 1/2-7 | can also wear kid runner sizes 3-4
Dress Size: 4
Measurements: Bust = 32-B | Waist = 24 | Hips = 34
Best Friends: Kidada Jones, Fatima Robinson, Missy, Da Brat, Lil' Kim, her mom, and Valerie Vaughn
Home: Owned a condo on in Manhattan's Soho District
Collects: Sunglasses and stuffed animals; one dearest to her is an orange orangutan named Lina, which was given to Aaliyah by her grandmother before she passed away
Pets: Owned a Yorkshire Terrier, snake, and all types of other animals
Pet Peeve(s): Skirts
Musical Tastes: Listened to Alternative ie. Nine In Nails; and a lot of old school jams ie. Donny Hataway, Johny Mathis, Isley Brothers, etc.
Favorite Artist(s): The Isley Brothers, Jodeci, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Sade, Stevie Wonder, and Barbara Streisand
Favorite Music Video: Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
Favorite Food(s): Pancakes, waffles, and any kind of breakfast food
Favorite Author: Stephen King
Dessert: Vanilla Ice-Cream topped with whipped cream, vanilla syrup, nuts, and cherries
Favorite Basketball Team: Chicago Bulls
Favorite Color: Black
Tattoos: Her initial and a star on her hand, a music symbo
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-Aaliyah's grandmother gave her the middle name, Dana
-She moved to Detroit from Brooklyn at the age of 5
-She first realized she could sing at the age of 6
-Age 6 she auditioned for the school play of ANNIE
-Aaliyah took Kung-Fu as a young child with her brother Rashad
-Age 9 she uditioned for TV show Family Matters
-Age 11 Aaliyah sang "My Funny Valentine" on the nationally syndicated show, Star Search
-At age 11, she performed in Las Vegas for 5 nights with Gladys Knight
-She attended her high school prom with 5 friends in matching suits
-Graduated from the Detroit High School of the Performing Arts with a 4.0 GPA
-Auditioned for the Elton John broadway show AIDA
-At age 21, she starred in Joel Silver's feature film Romeo Must Die
-A movie that scared the heck outta her was What Lies Beneath
-Her first kiss wasn't memorable
-Aaliyah was a skunk for Halloween in 2000... she painted herself black and white and had a tail that curved over her head
-Aaliyah got her dove tattoo in dedication to her grandmother
-Aaliyah's grandmother was the one that suggested Dana as a middle name for her
-The first single that she bought was Karma Chameleon by Culture Club
-Aaliyah's toy orangutan that her grandmother gave her was in a scene in Romeo Must Die
-Aaliyah loved to sing Donny Hathaway while she was in the shower
-Lenny Kravitz was asked which celebrity he thought was very beautiful, and he said "Aaliyah" after a deep "hmmmmm" on an online chat March of '01
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to liyah / Nicole Roberts (fan)
i miss you so much and you will always have a place in my heart
i will never forget you you are my guardian angel
i love you
r.i.p.
aaliyah aka baby girl |
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thank you / Deebeon Scott (fan)
love you and thank u for the great songs rest in peace one in a million
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U are truely being missed. / Courdeila Troy (friend)
I luv u Aaliyah u are begin missed by me i fell in luv with ur musik . Your songs really had a true meaning to them thats y i loved most of ur musik. Sorry this day had to cum so soon but just know God don't make no mistakes in doing his work. To t...
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AALIYAH LOV U / Crystal S. (Cousin by god )
LOV YOU AALIYAH
With all my heart and never be forgotten and i will always remember you. You could never be forgotten by me LOVE U!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NEVER BE FORGOTTEN |
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You may be physically gone, but never forgottenā„ / Sherin Oryem (One of her biggest fansā„ )
To ma biggest idol, Aaliyah
I cant help but think of you every single moment of the day, aftanoon, evening and nite, can't help but watching your videos, listening to your songs, watching your interviews, basically reliving ever single moment you we...
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Delicate Angel sent to Heaven / Jordyn Michael Jones (Distance Neighbor ) Read >> |
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you were like a sister 2 me with no relation / Br'hea Williams (none) Read >> |
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PARTY IN HEAVEN / Alicen Wilson (FAN) Read >> |
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stil no other / Lena F. (still no. 1 fan ) Read >> |
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You are loved / Monique Maycock (Fan) Read >> |
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you will be missed / My Sherree Dixon (fan) Read >> |
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Still Missing You!!! / Gerald M. Hayward (fan) Read >> |
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Missin' Aaliyah Dana / My Sherree Dixon (Fan) Read >> |
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