Elton John has shared his heartbreak over losing a radio producer friend from brain cancer.
Duncan Wallace worked on the singer's hit radio show, The Rocket Hour, before he was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2019.
Elton, 74 - who previously battled prostate cancer - stood by his friend during his treatment and donated to cancer charities in his friend's honour.
Friend: Elton John has shared his heartbreak over losing a radio producer friend from brain cancer. Duncan Wallace (pictured with the star) worked on the singer's hit radio show, The Rocket Hour, before he was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2019
He said of Duncan - who died aged 39 back in April - 'We had a blast working together. He'd turn me on to stuff and I'd turn him on to stuff. We were a great team and he is sorely missed.
'I don't want to forget Duncan, I don't want him to be forgotten. We had the most wonderful relationship, he was part of my life.
'Every night in my prayers to God, I say: Give him a hug from me, will you?
'Duncan loved music as much as I did, and I have to pay tribute to him. Although we travelled the world together for the show – everywhere from London to LA, Toronto, New York – it wasn't until his funeral that I understood what fan of electronic dance he was.'
Elton was labelled as 'thoughtful and kind' for the way in which he supported Duncan, by the late producer's widow, Katie.
Elton said: 'I don't want to forget Duncan, I don't want him to be forgotten. We had the most wonderful relationship, he was part of my life'
Pals: Duncan's widow Katie (pictured) has praised Elton for staying in touch
Katie recently ran The Great North Run in memory of her husband, and
