RIP to the G.O.A.T. Muhammad Ali
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He ain't doing good. @ 1500 EST.
Damn
fuck you 2016 haven't u had enough famous souls already..fall back on this 1
Muhammad Ali 'on life support' and his family is rushing to his bedside as legendary boxer's condition takes turn for the worse
By Chris Spargo For Dailymail.com and Associated Press19:14 03 Jun 2016, updated 20:13 03 Jun 2016
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The legendary boxer, 74, has been hospitalized at an undisclosed facility since Thursday when he was discovered at his home 'barely breathing' according to Radar Online.
He has since been dealing with respiratory problems which are further complicated by his Parkinson's disease.
'Doctors are telling the family that it likely won’t be long until he passes away,' said one insider.
Another insider reported that his vitals 'are terrible,' adding; 'He needs every bit of fight he’s got left to survive.'
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Fighter: Muhammad Ali (above in 2006) is on life support as he deals with respiratory issues
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Medical issues: Ali (above with wife Lonnie Wiliams in October) was taken to a facility on Thursday after he began having difficulty breathing
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Difficult years: Ali (abve in September 2014) has been hospitalized several times recently, including in January 2015 for a severe urinary tract infection initially diagnosed as pneumonia
His third wife Veronica Porche also said in an interview on Friday that her two daughters with Ali, Laila and Hana, were on their way to see their father.
'My daughters have both flown there and I will be hearing from them when they arrive at the hospital,' Porche told Radar Online.
'I can’t comment more than that but I will say it is not so great, I’ll just say that much. He’s a real hero. It’s a sad situation.'
Ali's second wife, Khalilah, also said that one of her daughters was rushing off to see the boxer in the hospital.
Ali's spokesman, Bob Gunnell, said in a statement on Thursday that the boxer was being treated for a respiratory issue at a hospital he would not name and refused to elaborate any further on the matter other than to say his client was in 'fair condition' and that the hospital stay would be brief.
'He is being treated by his team of doctors and is in fair condition,' said Gunnell.
'A brief hospital stay is expected. At this time, the Muhammad Ali family respectfully requests privacy.'
He then released another statement on Friday stating that there had been no change to Ali's condition.
'He comes through stronger than ever. He's still fighting regardless and I love my dad for that.'
Ali has been hospitalized several times in recent years, most recently in early 2015 when he was treated for a severe urinary tract infection initially diagnosed a month prior as pneumonia.
He has also been battling Parkinson's for decades now, and brought much awareness to the disease thanks to his high profile and willingness to share his very public struggle since being first diagnosed in the early 80s.
The boxer has looked increasingly frail during public appearances over the past few years, including one in April 9 where he wore sunglasses and was hunched over at the annual Celebrity Fight Night dinner in Phoenix, which raises funds for treatment of Parkinson's.
His last public appearance prior to that was in October of last year when he appeared at the Sports Illustrated Tribute to Muhammad Ali at The Muhammad Ali Center in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.
He was joined by former opponents George Foreman and Larry Holmes at that event.
Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on Jan. 17, 1942, Ali took up boxing at age 12, when his bike was stolen and he wanted to find and whip the culprit.
The boy was introduced to Joe Martin, a police officer who coached boxing at a local gym.
Ali's brother, 68-year-old Rahaman Ali, recalled on Saturday night that the champ was cheerful and happy as a youngster.
'As a little boy he (said) he would be the world's greatest fighter and be a great man,' he said.
Ali flourished in the ring, becoming a top amateur and Olympic gold medalist.
He made his professional debut in Louisville and arranged for a local children's hospital to receive proceeds from the fight.
Muhammad Ali Hospitalized — Daughter Laila and Family En Route | Radar Online
By Chris Spargo For Dailymail.com and Associated Press19:14 03 Jun 2016, updated 20:13 03 Jun 2016
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- Muhammad Ali is on life support as he deals with respiratory issues at an undisclosed Arizona hospital
- He was taken to a facility on Thursday after he began having difficulty breathing
- The legendary boxer's family is now rushing to be by his bedside
- Veronica Porche said that her two daughters with Ali, Laila and Hana, were flying out to see their father on Friday
- Ali's second wife, Khalilah, also said that one of her daughters was rushing off to see the boxer in the hospital on Friday
- He has been hospitalized several times recently, including in January 2015 for a severe urinary tract infection initially diagnosed as pneumonia
The legendary boxer, 74, has been hospitalized at an undisclosed facility since Thursday when he was discovered at his home 'barely breathing' according to Radar Online.
He has since been dealing with respiratory problems which are further complicated by his Parkinson's disease.
'Doctors are telling the family that it likely won’t be long until he passes away,' said one insider.
Another insider reported that his vitals 'are terrible,' adding; 'He needs every bit of fight he’s got left to survive.'
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Fighter: Muhammad Ali (above in 2006) is on life support as he deals with respiratory issues
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Medical issues: Ali (above with wife Lonnie Wiliams in October) was taken to a facility on Thursday after he began having difficulty breathing
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Difficult years: Ali (abve in September 2014) has been hospitalized several times recently, including in January 2015 for a severe urinary tract infection initially diagnosed as pneumonia
His third wife Veronica Porche also said in an interview on Friday that her two daughters with Ali, Laila and Hana, were on their way to see their father.
'My daughters have both flown there and I will be hearing from them when they arrive at the hospital,' Porche told Radar Online.
'I can’t comment more than that but I will say it is not so great, I’ll just say that much. He’s a real hero. It’s a sad situation.'
Ali's second wife, Khalilah, also said that one of her daughters was rushing off to see the boxer in the hospital.
Ali's spokesman, Bob Gunnell, said in a statement on Thursday that the boxer was being treated for a respiratory issue at a hospital he would not name and refused to elaborate any further on the matter other than to say his client was in 'fair condition' and that the hospital stay would be brief.
'He is being treated by his team of doctors and is in fair condition,' said Gunnell.
'A brief hospital stay is expected. At this time, the Muhammad Ali family respectfully requests privacy.'
He then released another statement on Friday stating that there had been no change to Ali's condition.
'He comes through stronger than ever. He's still fighting regardless and I love my dad for that.'
Ali has been hospitalized several times in recent years, most recently in early 2015 when he was treated for a severe urinary tract infection initially diagnosed a month prior as pneumonia.
He has also been battling Parkinson's for decades now, and brought much awareness to the disease thanks to his high profile and willingness to share his very public struggle since being first diagnosed in the early 80s.
The boxer has looked increasingly frail during public appearances over the past few years, including one in April 9 where he wore sunglasses and was hunched over at the annual Celebrity Fight Night dinner in Phoenix, which raises funds for treatment of Parkinson's.
His last public appearance prior to that was in October of last year when he appeared at the Sports Illustrated Tribute to Muhammad Ali at The Muhammad Ali Center in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.
He was joined by former opponents George Foreman and Larry Holmes at that event.
Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on Jan. 17, 1942, Ali took up boxing at age 12, when his bike was stolen and he wanted to find and whip the culprit.
The boy was introduced to Joe Martin, a police officer who coached boxing at a local gym.
Ali's brother, 68-year-old Rahaman Ali, recalled on Saturday night that the champ was cheerful and happy as a youngster.
'As a little boy he (said) he would be the world's greatest fighter and be a great man,' he said.
Ali flourished in the ring, becoming a top amateur and Olympic gold medalist.
He made his professional debut in Louisville and arranged for a local children's hospital to receive proceeds from the fight.
Muhammad Ali Hospitalized — Daughter Laila and Family En Route | Radar Online
Francess Cress Welsing dead. Afeni Shakur dead. Prince dead. Now this shit
prayers are with you...
the greatest.
the greatest.
Peace FAM,
Please let my BROTHER recover!
MAY ALL THE POWER AND STRENGTH
OF ALL THE ANCESTORS
COVER MY BROTHER IN ROYAL GARMENTS
OF HEALTH AND STRENGTH!
Please let my BROTHER recover!
MAY ALL THE POWER AND STRENGTH
OF ALL THE ANCESTORS
COVER MY BROTHER IN ROYAL GARMENTS
OF HEALTH AND STRENGTH!
THE GOAT! Pull through Champ!
Praying for you, Champ!!!
Man that's fucked up
Oh I'm not ready for this one. Keep fighting champ. Ughhh.... Im not ready.
I watched my dad suffer with Parkinsons and a host of other ailments at the end of his life. He wasn't a happy man. Of course I cried when he passed, but at the end, I thought it was for the best. He was finally at peace. If Ali is suffering anything like my dad did, then I hope he too can find peace.
My prayers go out to him.
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The goat
Please get well champ.
Please get well champ.
I wish his loved ones nothing but the best. To see how the mind can rob some of us is saddening.
My thoughts exactly... Ali has been suffering badly for a long time and at this stage if his suffering is only going to be prolonged by life support or 24 hour medical care it would be probably best for him to go in peace with dignity.
No one should have seen him suffering, he should have been shielded the same way Regan was, no one ever seen him not even a picture of him damn near the last ten years of his life.
The end is near.
'It's a matter of hours': Stark warning from Muhammad Ali's doctors as legendary boxer remains on life support and family 'start making funeral arrangements'
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'It's a matter of hours': Stark warning from Muhammad Ali's doctors as legendary boxer remains on life support and family 'start making funeral arrangements'
- Muhammad Ali, 74, is reportedly on life support at a hospital in Arizona
- Doctors warned the legendary boxer is just hours from death, sources said
- Three-time champion was taken to hospital 'barely breathing' on Thursday
- Family are by his side and have started making funeral plans, source said
- Respiratory issues may have been complicated by his Parkinson's disease
- Ali was hospitalized in January last year with severe urinary tract infection
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