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Jamie Roberts

Dame Deborah James' pal shares clip of her practising song she sang at her funeral

Natalie Rushdie has shared a sweet clip of her practising the tune she beautifully performed at the funeral of her pal Dame Deborah James.

The singer was tasked with the emotional job following the death of Deborah at the age of 40 in June after her five-year battle with bowel cancer. The BBC star was first diagnosed in 2016 and documented her fight throughout while inspiring thousands of fans.

And now jazz singer Natalie has said she felt "honoured" to perform Tell Me It's Not True as she uploaded a clip of her practicing singing a heartfelt version of the song. The tearjerker is impeccably performed by the professional singer and friend of Deborah as the piano is playing in the background.

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