Bobby Brown Leaving Funeral Was 'So Very Sad,' Says Whitney Houston's Attorney

Posted on Feb 18, 2012 @ 07:27PM

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Bobby Brown's controversial departure from his ex-wife Whitney Houston's funeral has become an unfortunate distraction from what was otherwise an emotional and loving tribute to the singer.

"I saw Bobby leave, and I didn't know what was going on at the time. All I knew is that one moment he was there, and the next minute he was leaving with a lot of people." Whitney's longtime attorney and trusted friend Bryan Blaney tells RadarOnline.com exclusively.

After we read him Brown's statement about the incident, Blaney said, "that is truly so very sad. I don't want people to focus on what happened with him today. It's just so sad, and I just don't want to say anything more about him."

As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Brown left her funeral abruptly after a showdown with security.

In a statement put out by his reps, he blames them for his decision to leave the service before it began.

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“My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions," Brown said. “I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continue to ask us and no one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi Kristina.

"In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed as I refused to create a scene. My children are completely distraught over the events. This was a day to honor Whitney. I doubt Whitney would have wanted this to occur. I will continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how.”

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The emotional send-off for his client "just showed how much Whitney was loved," Blaney added. "The outpouring of love from Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, and Kevin Costner, who I thought gave one of the most memorable speeches of the day, showed the world why she was loved so much. I don't want people to focus on the final weeks of Whitney's life. Let's put that into perspective of who she was as a human being, that wasn't what identified Whitney. She was a daughter, a loving mother, friend, and superstar, we need to remember that."

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"Please, please, remember Whitney as a compassionate, loving, and caring person," Bryan said.

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by ItsBlondie
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 9:48am

the funeral should not be a media event but it was the same as Elvis and Maryln Monro.

by earlybird
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 9:40am

Blaney sounds more concerned about the opinions of celebrities. That was no way to treat a guy Whitney apparently loved, nor her step-kids. What ugly behavior by the Houston family and her attorney.

by Palmtree5
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 6:59am

Ugly behavior was Bobby Brown beating up Whitney and spitting in her face in front of their daughter... Whitney told this to Oprah in 2009. BB is a pos. imo. :(

by snowberries
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 8:05am

If he cared about Whitney he would've stayed, sending his posse away. Instead he chose to make a scene because there wasn't room for his uninvited extras, what did Whitney ever see in this POS. RIP Whitney.

by snowberries
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 2:17am

I agree snow - that's just what I posted. HE's a real POS. And then the likes of Al Sharpton and Jackson defend this POS. The service was beautiful, but it was disgusting to see Sharpton/Jackson trying to cash in. grrrr

by AvaAva
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 1:19pm

His "posse"? His kids and brother? His kids that were Whitney's step-kids, who loved her as a step-mom? There was room for celebrities but not the kids that loved her? One of the kids was crying.

by Palmtree5
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 7:04am

He had a group of 9, who was with him besides his grown kids? Maybe if he'd shown up early as requested instead of 20 mins late they might have accommodated his large group. He was totally rude & thoughtless, imo.

by snowberries
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 7:55am

Could not agree more!!!

by TGIF10
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 3:15am

Ma Houston and her possee tried to HUMILIATE Bobby. so he left. Let's see what the WILL says, ok? the old lady might have to eat her words!! BTW, Whitney has 2 brothers who are addicts. it runs in the family..

by the pale rider
Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 1:03am