Farewell to the Louisville Lip: Muhammad Ali’s hometown says goodbye to its favorite son after the greatest boxer ever dies aged 74 following 32-year battle with Parkinson’s
Muhammad Ali died aged 74 at a hospital outside Phoenix, Arizona, overnight after a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s
Greatest boxer of all time was rushed to hospital on Thursday with breathing difficulties and an ‘unshakeable cough’
Ali’s wife Lonnie and daughters were by his side when he passed, while a candle lit vigil took place outside hospital
Today mourners laid flowers and left heartwarming messages at the Ali center in his hometown Louisville, Kentucky
By Ollie Gillman and Chris Spargo and Regina F. Graham
Dailymail.com
4 June 2016
Muhammad Ali’s hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, today paid its deepest respects to its fallen son – and the most iconic sportsman of all time.
The the self-proclaimed ‘Greatest’ died aged 74 overnight following a 32-year-long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
The legendary fighter died with his family at his side on Friday evening, a day after he was rushed to hospital outside Phoenix, Arizona, with difficulty breathing.
‘After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died this evening,’ Ali’s spokesman said.
Hundreds of mourners – many visibly shaken by the passing of their hero – visited the Ali center in Louisville today to lay flowers and heartfelt messages to ‘The Greatest Of All Time’.
At a ceremony at the city’s Metro Hall, Mayor Greg Fischer declared that flags on government buildings would remain at half-staff until Ali has been laid to rest.
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