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Celebrities Mourn Boxing’s ‘Greatest’

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Muhammad Ali, boxing’s “greatest of all time”, passed away on Friday (June 3rd) at the age of 74.

Celebrity fans and friends alike – from his daughters, Justin Timberlake, Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, President Obama and more – took to social media to remember the legendary boxer.

In his 2004 memoir, The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on a Life’s Journey, circulating around the internet, Ali wrote:

“I would like to be remembered as a man who won the heavyweight title three times, who was humorous, and who treated everyone right. As a man who never looked down on those who looked up to him, and who helped as many people as he could. As a man who stood up for his beliefs no matter what. As a man who tried to unite all humankind through faith and love. And if all that’s too much, then I guess I’d settle for being remembered only as a great boxer who became a leader and a champion of his people. And I wouldn’t even mind if folks forgot how pretty I was.”

Read ahead to see the reactions from those who love him.

The Greatest. Take a moment today to remember how inspiring this human being is… We will miss you… Thank you for changing the world. –JT A photo posted by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) on

What a kind, special man. I treasure my moments spent with him. Bless you forever, you gentle warrior. @muhammadali #RIP A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on

Today my heart goes out to a pioneer, a true legend, and a hero by all means! Not a day went by entering the gym that I didn’t think of you. Your charisma, your charm and above all, your class are all of the elements that will be greatly missed by myself and the world. You are someone that inspired me greatly throughout my boxing journey and words cannot express how great you were as a person! Thank you for everything you’ve done for Black America, in the the world of sports & entertainment and for the legacy you leave behind! My sincerest condolences to the Ali family! A photo posted by Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) on

Every tattoo on my body mean something to me. This one especially. I told him I wanted his signature. I told him I wanted it to be tattooed on me is in the mind of greatness. So he sent it to me . It is the tattoo on my chest. #RIPALI A photo posted by @iamdiddy on

Honored to have recently spent time with The Greatest… #RIP #Ali #RestEasyChamp A photo posted by Mario Lopez (@mariolopezextra) on

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