Diane Haughton( born 11th of January 1951; Age; 73) is an American celebrity mum best known as the mother of Aaliyah, the late singer and actress.
Diane, who was born and brought up in New York, aspired to become a vocalist but had to put her dreams on hold to take care of her children. Alongside her husband, Michael Haughton, she managed Aaliyah’s career in the entertainment industry but nothing has been said about what she is currently doing.
Summary of Diane Haughton’s Biography
- Full Name: Diane Haughton, nee Hankerson
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: 11th of January 1951
- Diane Haughton’s Age: 73 Years Old
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Capricor
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Diane Haughton’s Husband (Wife): Michael Haughton
- Diane Haughton’s Children: Aaliyah Dana Haughton and Rashad Haughton
- Siblings: Barry Hankerson
- Diane Haughton’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 4 inches
- Diane Haughton’s Height in Centimetres: 162
- Diane Haughton’s Weight: 67 kg
- Diane Haughton’s Net Worth: $10 million
- Famous For: Being the mother of Aaliyah
- Twitter: @Diane_Haughton
How Old is Diane Haughton?
Born Diane Hankerson on the 11th of January 1951, Diane Haughton is a 73-year-old mother of two. Her place of birth is listed as New York in the United States, which is an indication of her American nationality, however, her ethnicity is said to be Caucasian.
Diane has never deemed it necessary to mention the names of her parents in the public space, thus, her mother and father are not known. But, it is common knowledge that she did not grow up as an only child.
The New Yorker shared childhood memories with her brother, Barry Hankerson. Barry, who is an entertainment lawyer, works and earns a living in the music industry as a record manager cum producer and is the husband of superstar musician and actress, Gladys Night.
Diane’s academic record is nowhere to be found, but according to some tidbits that filtered into the public space, she passed through a NY-based private school for her high school education and later proceed to the University. The mother of two is listed as a college graduate but the name of her academic institution has never earned a mention.
What Does Aaliyah’s Mom Do For a Living?
Diane Haughton has a unique singing voice and has always aspired to make it big in the music industry as a vocalist, but this never came to fruition.
After she got married and had her children, she decided to stay back at home to raise them while their father went to work. However, the rise of her daughter, Aaliyah, in the music industry gave her ample opportunity to work in a professional capacity as her manager.
Diane managed the young artist’s work portfolio alongside her spouse, Michael Haughton. The duo was dedicated to their daughter’s flourishing career, following her from tours to interviews to auditions and concerts.
Diane, just like other celebrity moms, has established a palpable presence on social media. Her preferred platform is Twitter where she has amassed many followers. The mother of two is yet to appear on other platforms.
Diane Haughton Was The Wife Of Michael Haughton
Reports said Diane was married to Michael Mark Haughton aka Miguel. Born on the 10th of January, 1951, Michael was an Afro-American who earned a living as a warehouse worker before he became Aaliyah’s manager. He also worked with Background Records as a manager.
The details of how Diane and Miguel first crossed paths have never been disclosed but the duo tied the nuptials in 1980. They went on to enjoy over three decades of married life before Miguel lost the battle to kidney disease on the 8th of November 2012 at the age of 61. He was interred in New York at Hartsdale, Westchester County right next to his daughter, Aaliyah.
When Did She Become Aaliyah’s Mom?
Diane Haughton had her daughter, Aaliyah Dana Haughton, on the 16th of January 1979 barely a few months before tying the nuptials with Michael. The late singer was born in Brooklyn, New York, just like her mum.
Aaliyah, as she was popularly called, grew up to become a successful singer and actress with top-selling music albums like One in a Million, Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number, and her self-titled album, Aaliyah. As an actress, Aaliyah debuted on the set of Romeo Must Die, serving as the executive producer for the soundtrack as well as helping out with four of its songs.
Diane Haughton’s only daughter lost her life at 22 on the 25th of August 2001 when the twin-engine Cessna 402-B she boarded at the Abaco Islands’ Marsh Harbor Airport for an onward journey to Florida crashed and was razed down by fire after takeoff.
Far from being the only child born to Diane and Michael, Aaliyah grew up alongside her older brother, Rashad Haughton. Rashad, who is older than his late sister by a couple of years, was born on the 6th of August 1977 in Brooklyn, New York, but the Haughton siblings spent their formative years in Detroit, Michigan.
I would just like to say I'm thankful for my wonderful family! I love you guys so much. pic.twitter.com/hOw3msxa9M
— Diane Haughton (@Diane_Haughton) November 27, 2014
Rashad is currently working in the entertainment world as an actor, writer, and movie director. The moviemaker is in his forties and is making a name for himself in the industry.
Diane Haughton Gave Aaliya Maximum Support in Her Chosen Career
Being a vocalist herself, it came as no surprise that Diane Haughton was a force behind her daughter’s success in music. The mother of two was the one who introduced the youngster to music at a tender age; Aaliyah was still a little girl when her mother enrolled her in voice lessons. Subsequently, she grew confident enough to start collaborating with her aunt, singer, and actress, Gladys Knight in both music and acting.
However, Diane wasn’t with her daughter when she traveled to shoot the video for the track, Rock the Boat, in the Bahamas in late August 2001. She was saved from the fatal plane crash that took Alliyah’s life as the mother of two was undergoing laser eye surgery and her husband, Michael opted to be by her side.
Diane had just hit her 50s when she lost her daughter and needless to say, it was a hard blow for the New York native. However, she managed to put her life together and is currently a septuagenarian. She obviously still keeps in touch with her daughter’s old friends. A good example was DMX who died a few years ago. The singer’s demise led Diane to pen a heartwarming tribute that reads,
“You and baby girl will meet again with all the beautiful people we have lost. Will never forget your kindness. NEVER!”
