[ inaudible ] his extraordinary boxing career only em compassed half of his life. The other half was committed to sharing a message of peace and inclusion with the world following his wishes, his funeral will reflect those principles, and be a celebration open to everyone. Lonie and the entire ali family invite everyone to join them for the celebration in muhammad alis hometown of louisville, kentucky. So, muhammad ali will return to louisville within the next 24 to 48 hours with family members accompanying him. He will be the celebration of muhammad alis life will begin on thursday with a private family ceremony in for just the immediate family, children and grandchildren, cousins, brother, and then the next morning the family will gather at the funeral home location where they will be joined by the eamons aid who is presiding over the funeral arrangement for prayers. A rather large funeral procession will take muhammad ali through the streets of louisville to allow anyone that is the
Long battle with parkinsons disease. He was 74 years old. There will be a private funeral on thursday, and a Public Service friday. Were told ali himself helped plan the funeral arrangements. Former president bill clinton and comedian Billy Crystal are among those who will eulogize the champ. More now from Jericka Duncan in louisville. Reporter muhammad alis spirit was felt inside the King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church this morning. Before converting to the islamic faith, ali first learned what it means to have faith here. His brother rahman ali attended the church today and was overcome with emotion. After the service, he said hes looking forward to friday. Love, love, love. Reporter since alis death crowds have been coming to the Muhammad Ali Center to reflect on their memories of the champ. How did you guys become friends. Oh, we became friends, we wind up practicing training together. Reporter boxing together. Boxing. Reporter alis friend Victor Bender had nearly a lifetime ful
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