Comedian and actor Billy Crystal had been close friends with Muhammad Ali for many years, beginning with his appearance at an event honoring the legendary boxer in 1974.
That moment — featured on ABC — helped launch Crystal’s career, and the comedian and boxer remained friends until Ali passed away last week.
Crystal went on to share memories of Ali, who was never shy about his own talents: “He was funny, he was beautiful.
You can watch Crystal’s full eulogy above — it’s a little over 14 minutes long, but worth every second.
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Comedian Billy Crystal delivers funny and touching eulogy for Muhammad Ali