A photograph apparently showing Whitney Houston in an open coffin has been published on the cover of the National Enquirer.The chilling picture shows Whitney lying dead in her golden casket, clad in a regal purple dress and wearing what looks like a diamond brooch and earrings.
The weekly American magazine has run the snap alongside a bold headline proclaiming: "Whitney: The last photo!"
It is understood the photograph was taken inside the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, New Jersey, where her family attended a private wake last Friday on the eve of her funeral.
The magazine claims the photo was taken at the private viewing although does not reveal who took the picture.
Whitney , who died aged 48 on February 11 ,was wearing jewels worth $500,000 and had gold slippers on her feet, according to the publication.
The image - which was published in today's edition - has stirred a strong reaction on Twitter, with people expressing their shock.
This is going too far! Please let her rest in peace...
