Tears, laughter and standing ovations galore: Family and friends including his 'little brother' Billy Crystal pay stirring tribute to 'the most beloved individual on earth' Muhammad Ali

Thousands of fans, friends and family paid their last respects to Muhammad Ali on Friday as his body was laid to rest after a procession through his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, before a touching memorial service. Among those reading eulogies were Bill Clinton, who acknowledged Ali's sporting career, but added that the second half of his life was 'more important' because he 'refused to be imprisoned by Parkinson's disease'. Billy Crystal also memorialized Ali as a blot of lightning 'created by Mother Nature out of thin air, a fantastic combination of power and beauty.' Lonnie, Ali's wife, also paid her respects, along with his children.