Considered to be the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali, breathed his last at the age of 74 in a US hospital on Friday. The former heavyweight world champion was hospitalized on Thursday.
Meanwhile, people across all section, including Hollywood A-listers, Bollywood and sports stars expressed their condolences on social media with many of them posting well-known photos of the sports hero.
Greatest sportsman of all time! May his soul rest in peace #MuhammadAli
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 4, 2016
I mourn the passing of #MuhammadAli. He was indeed "The Greatest." An American legend & a true Champion for the world. #RIPMuhammadAli
— Larry King (@kingsthings) June 4, 2016
"Float like a butterfly , sting like a bee" sad sad sad day #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/H9MThafWNe
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) June 4, 2016
Ralph Ali, Frazier & Foreman we were 1 guy. A part of me slipped away, "The greatest piece" https://t.co/xVKOc9qtub
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) June 4, 2016
Rip #MuhammadAli.The real champ. His story and struggles have motivates us all and will continue to do so.
— Varun JUNAID dhawan (@Varun_dvn) June 4, 2016
Float like a butterfly sting like a bee would never be the same. R.I.P. The great #MuhammadAli
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) June 4, 2016
Very sad to hear about Muhammad Ali. RIP sir #RIPMuhammadAli #truelegend #champion
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) June 4, 2016
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." ???? #RIP Muhammad Ali https://t.co/eZGElgNjsq
— LeBron James ☄ (@LeBronJames) June 4, 2016
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." Rest in peace #MuhammadAli
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 4, 2016
Nothing is impossible.... Thank u for your legacy!!! RIP #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/InEgYudAeH
— Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) June 4, 2016
RIP #MuhammadAli ..True inspiration & champion for billions around the world! What a life, What a legend???????? #respect pic.twitter.com/SycACHSDbl
— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) June 4, 2016
Prayers for the great #MuhammadAli !Rip ???? pic.twitter.com/vsY8QcQUDe
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) June 4, 2016
When I met @MuhammadAli, he was not floating like a butterfly but could sting with his words. -Sg 2/2 #MuhammadAli
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) June 4, 2016