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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

Kevin Costner agreed to speak at Whitney Houston memorial after emotional call from Dionne Warwick

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Kevin Coster has revealed he was convinced to speak at Whitney Houston’s memorial after an emotional call from music legend Dionne Warwick.

The 69-year-old Yellowstone star became close with the “I Will Always Love You” singer when he played her love interest in the 1992 hit movie The Bodyguard. They remained close friends for 20 years until Houston’s death, aged 48, in 2012.

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