Kamala Harris, the US vice-president, will attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols, the black man who died three days after Memphis police officers savagely beat him following a traffic stop earlier this month, the White House has said.

Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols in Memphis on Wednesday, her office announced.

Harris spoke over the phone on Tuesday morning with Nichols' mother and step father, RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells, the official said.

"The Vice President expressed her deep condolences and offered the family support as they continue to navigate this challenging time," the official added.

"Tyre's parents invited Vice President Harris to the funeral tomorrow, and were pleased that she accepted their invitation," Crump said.

Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, and George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, will also be in attendance.

29-year-old Nichols died on Jan, 10, three days after he was beaten by Memphis police officers at a traffic stop.

The graphic footage was caught on officers' body cameras. The video was released to the public on Friday and sparked nationwide outrage.

Five officers involved in the Jan. 7 traffic stop have been fired and arrested on charges including second-degree murder.