An undisclosed family member is reportedly asking for $1 million
Less than a month after the boxing legend passed away at the age of 74, footage filmed during Muhammad Ali’s funeral has been offered to media outlets for $1 million. The footage was allegedly taken by a family member.
A source who was offered a chance to buy the tape told The Mirror, “It is disgusting that someone claiming to be part of Ali’s own family could deceive their own flesh and blood. There is so much affection for him and it is not something we would entertain no matter what the price. The seller initially tried to conceal their identity but when asked how the footage was obtained we were told how they were a member of the family. It shows Ali being lowered into the ground and his family in tears. It’s disgusting. Clearly they have no respect.”
The footage was filmed secretly during a private service while the boxing legend is lowered into the ground.
The father of nine children died of septic shock after suffering from Parkinson’s disease. His funeral was attended by family and close friends, including Will Smith and President Bill Clinton.
Smith said after the funeral, “We all sat around, you know – Tyson, Lewis, and a lot of Ali’s family and me – for about an hour. We all just told the stories and our memories. You know, for me, it’s just humbling to be able to be here with the family in this time of need. He lived the perfect example of how a human being is supposed to live their life. It was beautiful.”
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