The boxer Muhammad Ali passed away at age 74, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Born Cassius Clay, he became a boxing icon as well as a peace activist and a philanthropist. He was known as “The Greatest,” recording 56 career wins, 37 of them by knockout, in his 61 professional bouts.
He married his first wife Sonji Roi in 1964 and they divorced in 1966. He was then married to Belinda Boyd from 1967 to 1977 and Veronica Porsche Ali from 1977 to 1986 before marrying Yolanda Williams in 1986. He had a total of nine children, and his youngest daughter, Laila, had a celebrated boxing career.
How did Muhammad Ali die?
Septic Shock caused Muhammad Ali's death in 2016.
Cause of death | Septic Shock |
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Age of death | 74 years |
Profession | Boxer |
Birthday | January 17, 1942 |
Death date | June 3, 2016 |
Place of death | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
Place of burial | Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
Quotes
Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams – they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do – they all contain truths.
Muhammad Ali
The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.
Muhammad Ali
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
Muhammad Ali
My only fault is that I don’t realize how great I really am.
Muhammad Ali
I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.
Muhammad Ali