Stars, Athletes, & Politicians Tweet Condolences On Muhammad Ali's Death
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Condolences have poured in via social media amid news of the passing of boxing great Muhammad Ali.
Ali died Friday at age 74 after being hospitalized with respiratory problems earlier this week.
Below are a handful of the tweets that have surfaced:
RIP @muhammadali, a legend who transcended sport and was a true champion for all. #thegreatest #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/vjmXlXaHip
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) June 4, 2016
God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016
An inspiration to so many. RIP to The Greatest pic.twitter.com/9fJnNnEJEd
— Jared Goff (@JaredGoff16) June 4, 2016
Rest in peace to the greatest Ali.
— Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) June 4, 2016
My heart goes out to the Ali family & @TheRealLailaAli
— Holly Robinson Peete ????????♍️ (@hollyrpeete) June 4, 2016
I love you all so much. Thank you for sharing him with us???????? pic.twitter.com/RmXkPIkjmt
RIP Muhammad Ali. An inspiration for all! #GOAT ????
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) June 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali. The Greatest. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/Rji6KryXeN
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) June 4, 2016
Please tell me it's not true that 1 of my childhood heroes @MuhammadAli has passed away. He is the Greatest athlete of ALL TIME. Truth
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) June 4, 2016
WWE is saddened to learn of the death of former world heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali. https://t.co/lt34HVZvDU pic.twitter.com/v9GbPjJCuE
— WWE (@WWE) June 4, 2016
My favorite childhood picture (1978). We went the distance. What a great man. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/P8IUeJJ8Y7
— Peter Jacobson (@Official_PeterJ) June 4, 2016
We will never forget Muhammad Ali, including his visit months before we won Super Bowl XLVII. #TheGreatest
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 4, 2016
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Respect Respect Respect and Love to The Greatest: Muhammad Ali ???????? #RIPMuhammadAli
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) June 4, 2016
RIP to the legendary #MuhammadAli. #Boxing #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/tSkByG3KNf
— Adrián González OLY (@Adrian_ElTitan) June 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali has been a source of inspiration for me since I was a child. My father loved him, so naturally, I did too. #TheGreatest
— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) June 4, 2016
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." RIP #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/rg86mik9I4
— jack⚡️ (@jack) June 4, 2016
'He who is not courageous enough to take risks, will accomplish nothing in life.' Rest easy Champion #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/6CqbYUjKC7
— Andrew McLeod (@bunji_XXIII) June 4, 2016
You will always be #TheGreatest @MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/aFj6f89eNd
— Tara Hitchcock (@TaraTV1) June 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali dodges 21 punches in 10 seconds. #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/EKyKFBNn84
— Meredith Frost (@MeredithFrost) June 4, 2016
One of my favorite Muhammad Ali quotes, "It isn't the mountains ahead that wear you down. It's the pebble in your shoe." #TheGreatest
— Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) June 4, 2016
Very sad that Ali died. Big big fan for years. #TheGreatest
— David Limbaugh (@DavidLimbaugh) June 4, 2016
Honored to have lived in the time of #TheGreatest.
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 4, 2016
Sweet dreams dear #Muhammad...
'He who is not courageous enough will achieve nothing in life.'
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 4, 2016
- Muhammad Ali. #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/kkT80vF8o3
RIP Muhammad Ali. An inspiration for all! #GOAT ????
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) June 4, 2016
On Saturday, singer Dionne Warwick issued a statement."So sorry to hear of another dear friend making his transition. He will always be The Greatest and will be remembered with wonderful memories shared. My sincere condolences go out to his family. Rest in peace, my friend."
Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard wrote, "I woke up this morning with a tear coming down my cheek, an ache in my chest along with an appreciation of a man, fighter and friend that I truly admired, idolized and loved in Muhammad Ali. My true feelings have not totally surfaced yet because No One beats Muhammad Ali. So to continue his journey I will thank God for bringing this incredible man into my life! RIP Champ"