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WATCH: Billy Crystal's Epic Tribute to Muhammad Ali
In 1979, Long Island native Billy Crystal spoke at Ali's retirement ceremony. Next Friday Crystal will deliver a eulogy at Ali's funeral.
Long Island native Billy Crystal, a longtime friend of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, will deliver a eulogy at Ali's funeral next Friday.
Former President Bill Clinton and Bryant Gumbel will also speak during a memorial service in Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, according to ESPN.
Ali died on Friday after a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
Crystal, who does an uncanny impression of Ali (which Ali loved), posted on his Twitter account Friday, "For the greatest man I have ever known." The comedian also shared a video of his epic performance at Ali's retirement ceremony in 1979. Check it out below (be patient, it takes about 10 seconds for the video to begin after you hit play).
You can also read Crystal's piece, "What Muhammad Ali means to me," on USA Today here.
For the greatest man I have ever known. https://t.co/OUZHVZWBHY
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) June 3, 2016
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