Some footage from Whitney Houston's Funeral. RIP See another video here - www.youtube.com The actor, who was the leading man in Whitney's most famous film role as Rachel Marrin in the 1992 blockbuster, paid tribute to his colleague and friend as 'a beautiful angel'. Occasionally fighting back tears and with his voice wavering at times, Costner recounted stories from the set of the Bodyguard and from their lives away from the film - having stayed friends in the intervening 20 years. 'We must dry our tears, suspend our sorrow, and perhaps our anger, just long enough to remember the sweet miracle of Whitney,' he told the mourners. Addressing Whitney's children, he continued: 'Your mother and I had a lot in common. 'Many of you are probably thinking, "Really? You're a boy, she's a girl. You're white, she's black. You like to sing, but our sister could really sing.' California native Costner also said he and Whitney grew close over their shared backgrounds of the Baptist church, ! drawing warm applause from those inside. Costner was followed by a tearful Alicia Keys - the R'n'B star wiping away tears at the piano before performing her own 2007 hit Prelude To A Kiss/Send Me an Angel - before her mentor Clive Davis gave a short speech. Their appearances followed the news earlier in the day that Whitney's godmother Aretha Franklin would not be attending as she was too ill. They were all among a host of big names from the music and showbiz worlds, as well as close friends and family
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