Muhammad Ali's casket arrived in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday ahead of his Friday, June 10, funeral and public memorial service.
Ali, 74, died in a hospital on Friday, June 3, after being admitted for respiratory issues.
On Saturday, his family spokesperson Bob Gunnell announced plans for Ali's memorial service, which will be held on Friday at Louisville's KFC Yum! Center at 2 p.m. local time and open to the publice. Former President Bill Clinton, Billy Crystal and Bryant Gumbel will give eulogies.
There will also be a procession throughout Louisville and fans will be able to stream the service online.
"Muhammad's extraordinary boxing career only encompasses half his life. The other half was committed to carrying a message of peace and inclusion to the world. Following his wishes, his funeral will reflect those principals and will be a celebration open to everyone," spokesman Bob Gunnell said Saturday. More pics below:
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Posted: at 6-06-2016 06:51 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
albionalex at 6-06-2016 07:08 AM (7 years ago) (m)
Ali the great.. True legend you are..
Posted: at 6-06-2016 07:08 AM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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Posted: at 6-06-2016 08:46 AM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
THIS IS TO TELL U THAT ALL MUSLIMS ARE HYPOCRITES, WHY BURYING HIM ON 10TH OF JUNE, WHILE THEIR PROPHET MUHAMED TOLD THEM WHEN A MUSLIM DIED TODAY, HE OR SHE MUST BE BURIED THE NEXT DAY, SO WHY IS MOHAMED ALI TO BE BURIED ON 10TH JUNE.,STUPID FOOLS
Posted: at 6-06-2016 08:50 AM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
THIS IS TO TELL U THAT ALL MUSLIMS ARE HYPOCRITES, WHY BURYING HIM ON 10TH OF JUNE, WHILE THEIR OROPHET MUHAMED TOLD THEM WHEN A MUSLIM DIED TODAY, HE OR SHE MUST BE BURIED THE NEXT DAY, SO WHY IS MOHAMED ALI TO BE BURIED ON 10TH JUNE.,STUPID FOOLS
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Posted: at 6-06-2016 09:13 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac