Muhammad Ali dead at 74 - tributes and reaction from around the world

Muhammad Ali victorious after first round knockout of Sonny Liston at St. Dominic's Arena Credit: Neil Leifer /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images/Neil Leifer /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images

• Chris Graham
• Lydia Willgress

4 June 2016 • 10:47am

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Muhammad Ali, the former world heavyweight boxing champion and one of sport's most influential individuals, has died aged 74.
Ali, who earned the nickname 'The Greatest', suffered from Parkinson's Disease since 1984. He was taken into hospital on Thursday for a respiratory condition and had been being kept in "as a precaution". News of his death was released by his family's spokesman early on Saturday morning (GMT).
Politicians, athletes and celebrities immediately flooded to social media to pay tribute to "The Greatest". Ali was also described as a "humble mountain" and "the biggest and the best".
Follow live as the world reacts to the death of the celebrated boxer and public figure. You can also send your reactions in to lydia.willgress@telegraph.co.uk.

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