Kevin Costner Refused to Shorten His Eulogy for Whitney Houston
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Kevin Costner discussed his deep friendship with Whitney Houston and his refusal to shorten his 17-minute eulogy for her at her funeral, despite CNN's request for brevity. Costner, who cast Houston in "The Bodyguard," shared how he promised to take care of her on set and fought to keep scenes in the movie, which became a major hit. He honored his promise to Houston and delivered a heartfelt speech at her memorial service.
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