Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as ‘The Greatest,’ dies - WTOP Weekend Headlines - Saturday, June 04, 2016

Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. Ali suffered for years from Parkinson’s disease, which ravaged his body but could never dim his larger-than-life presence. He was hospitalized earlier this week. [Logo] DAILY HEADLINES - June 04, 2016 [mobile-header-ad] [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as ‘The Greatest,’ dies] Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. Ali suffered for years from Parkinson’s disease, which ravaged his body but could never dim his larger-than-life presence. He was hospitalized earlier this week. 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