A British nurse who inspired the Pulp song Disco 2000 has died shortly after being awarded an MBE.
51-year-old Deborah Bone, who was a childhood friend of the group's lead singer Jarvis Cocker, was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer two years ago.
She was recognised in the New Year Honours list for services to children's mental health.
Bone grew up with Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, who referenced her by name in his band's hit single Disco 2000. He sings "well we were born within one hour of each other. Our mothers said we could be sister and brother. Your name is Deborah. Deborah. It never suited ya".
In a blog post, Deborah Bone's family write that she "was a truly inspirational woman, always putting other people before herself. She worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those around her and it is with great pride we can tell you that in the New Years honours list 2015 she received an MBE for her services to children’s mental health.
"She leaves behind a loving family – her two beautiful daughters, grandson and husband who all miss her greatly and will continue to follow in her footsteps," they add.
In the about section of the blog, Deborah wrote that "my claim to fame is growing up and sleeping with Jarvis Cocker, well someone had to do it, and it was all perfectly innocent! I have been told and like to believe that I am the Deborah in the No 1 hit Disco 2000 but we never did get to meet up by the fountain down the road."
