Muhammad Ali's daughter has revealed that she is grateful her father is no longer suffering.
The boxing legend died last week after suffering from septic shock just days after being treated for respiratory complications.
Speaking on The Today Show, Laila Ali, 38, explained that she has been comforted by the thought that her dad is finally free from the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
She said: "It was time for him to go. I know he's in a better place now and he's talking again and moving again and doing all the things that he couldn't do in his body. I'm happy for that even though I will miss him deeply.
"The whole world is sad... I don't feel alone. It's not just our family, it's the whole world."
Laila went on to reveal that seeing her father struggle for years with the condition was almost as sad as having to say goodbye to him for good.
She said: "I can say that I'm obviously really sad, but I've been sad for a long time just watching my father struggling with Parkinson's disease.
"You know, you hold your head up and you say, 'Yeah, he's doing great,' but I felt like [Muhammad] was trapped inside of his body. So I have comfort knowing that he's not suffering anymore."
She added that she believes her legendary father will "live on" through her son.
"My son is a spitting image of my father when he was young and he has so many of his same similar characteristics and qualities," she said.
Adding: "[Muhammad is] definitely going to live on through him. He's learning more and more as he gets older how special papa actually was."
Meanwhile, Muhammad made his final journey home yesterday after his coffin was brought to Louisville where the legend will be buried.
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