Big Names Pay Tribute At Muhammad Ali's Memorial Service

<p>Thousands of people attended&nbsp;<a href="http://www.c-span.org/video/?410916-1/memorial-service-muhammad-ali-19422016" target="_blank">a memorial service</a>&nbsp;for Muhammad Ali on Friday in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.</p><p>A long list of public figures attended. President Obama&#39;s White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett read a statement on behalf of the president. Other speakers included comedian Billy Crystal and TV host Bryant Gumbel.</p><p>In his eulogy for Ali, former President Bill Clinton focused on the latter part of Ali&#39;s life and his triumphant spirit even after his Parkinson&#39;s diagnosis.</p><p>&quot;In the second half of his life, he perfected gifts that we all have. Every single solitary one of us have gifts of mind and heart. It&#39;s just that he found a way to release them,&quot;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/10/us/muhammad-ali-funeral-live-updates/" target="_blank">Clinton said</a>.</p><p>He also recognized Ali&#39;s widow, Lonnie Ali, for her role in Ali&#39;s life.</p><p>&quot;I thank you for what you did to make the second half of his life greater than the first.&quot;</p><p>Ali died of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/09/health/muhammad-ali-parkinsons-sepsis/" target="_blank">septic shock</a>&nbsp;at the age of 74.</p><p><i>This video includes images from Getty Images.</i></p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/usa-swimming-wants-nothing-to-do-with-brock-turner/">USA Swimming Wants Nothing To Do With Brock Turner</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/shooting-reported-at-dallas-love-field-airport/">Man Is Shot By Officers During Domestic Disturbance Call At Airport</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/ikea-s-iconic-frakta-bags-are-getting-a-makeover/">Ikea&#039;s Iconic Frakta Bags Are Getting A Makeover</a></li></ul>