Kevin Costnerhonored his friendship with the late and greatWhitney Houstonon his 70th birthday over the weekend.

We lost such a light when we lost Whitney.

Happy birthday to Kevin Costner!

Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston

Kevin Costner, Whitney HoustonWarner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection

Last year, heopened up toPeopleabout speaking at Houstons memorial service, where he delivered a heartfelt 17-minute eulogy.

I remember being in the pews, and I had never been in a church that was more electric.

Two bands were playing …

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I thought this place was on fire, he said at the time.

Im going to say what I want to say.

I came a long way to talk about this little girl.'