Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016, at the age of 74, in Scottsdale, Arizona, due to septic shock. He had been hospitalized with a respiratory illness on June 2, 2016. His death prompted global mourning and extensive news coverage, with tributes pouring in from politicians, athletes, and public figures worldwide. His funeral services were pre-planned and began in Louisville, Kentucky, with an Islamic Janazah prayer service at Freedom Hall on June 9, 2016. On June 10, 2016, a funeral procession passed through Louisville, culminating in his interment at Cave Hill Cemetery. A public memorial service was held at the KFC Yum! Center, featuring eulogies from figures like Billy Crystal and former President Bill Clinton.