Friday 3 June, 2016. His death comes after the former heavyweight
champion who's boxing career spanned three decades fought with
Parkinson disease for over 30 years.
"After a 32-year battle with parkinson disease, boxing legend Ali
has just passed on" this statement was released by the family
spokesman- Bob Gunnell. The three time world heavyweight champion died
on friday evening.
Tributes poured in when sad news of boxing's "greatest" was made
public. He was popular not only for his exploits in the ring, but for
his humanitarian activities, his words,his quotes and his support for
the development of sports till his death.
His parkinson's disease has been thought to be linked with
thousands of punches taking in the ring, till death limited his public
speaking, but he kept on making decisive public appearance, giving his
views through his family members and relations. Recently he kicked out
against US presidential aspirant Donald Trump's decision to ban
muslims from entering the US.
Ali had been hospitalised many times in recent years, once for a
reported serious case of pneumonia.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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