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Bachchan, Pacquiao, Tyson pay tributes to Muhammad Ali

Many remember him as an idol, a friend, and the Greatest of All Time.

Legendary boxing heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali died at 74.
According to a statement released by his family, Ali suffered for years from Parkinson's disease, which ravaged his body but could never dim his larger-than-life presence. He was hospitalised earlier this week.
His passing away led to several personalities like Amir Khan, Ashley Young, David Hasselhoff, and Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock among others to pay their tributes to him on social media.
Remembering The Greatest 

"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

T 2277 -With the 'greatest' Muhammed Ali at his home in L.A. Prakash Mehra had wished to make film with him and me . pic.twitter.com/AOdKnAZXqm
- Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 4, 2016

T 2277 - Mohammed Ali the greatest ever ! A gentleman and learned mind ! He not just fought in the ring but outside it as well ! And WON !
- Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 4, 2016

RIP Champ!! #MohammedAli
- Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) 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

Please keep @MuhammadAli in your thoughts and prayers. With God, all things are possible. pic.twitter.com/scABVLxroB
- Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) June 4, 2016

I had the honor of knowing #Muhammad Ali. He was simply The greatest inspiration to the whole world. Sad sad day.
- David Hasselhoff (@DavidHasselhoff) June 4, 2016

Ali!Ali!Ali! #RIP He told me "Hey Kight Rider you're pretty, but not as pretty as me" The Greatests' spirit will always be in my heart!
- David Hasselhoff (@DavidHasselhoff) June 4, 2016

Keep fightin' champ.. praying for you @MuhammadAli. #GOAT
- Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) June 3, 2016

 

The Greatest there will ever be .... The biggest and the best ..... Rest In Peace
A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Jun 4, 2016 at 12:22am PDT

 

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 Jun 4, 2016 at 12:00am PDT

Your hands cant hit what your eyes cant see.. Maybe thats why chess is boxing of the mind#MuhammadAli
- Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) June 4, 2016

"I'm so fast,hit the light switch,got into bed before the lights went out"!#MuhammadAli ??????x
- Louis Emerick (@thelouisemerick) June 4, 2016

 

RIP. The Greatest Of All Time. #MuhammedAli
A photo posted by Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) on Jun 3, 2016 at 11:51pm PDT

Pakistani-British boxer Amir Khan pays tribute to #MuhammadAli >> https://t.co/cY17cLKzC2 | Video via Instagram pic.twitter.com/kIF7AQRYd4
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) June 4, 2016

Ali, Frazier & Foreman we were 1 guy a part of me slipped away "the greatest piece" Muhammad Ali.
- George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) June 4, 2016

. @MuhammadAli
Never before-Never again.

RIP Champ.
- Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 4, 2016

. @MuhammadAli
Never before-Never again.

RIP Champ.
- Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 4, 2016

Crushed! @MuhammadAli was the 1st sportsman I was told about by @SrBachchan. He was inspirational and an idol.
- Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 4, 2016

RIP Muhammad Ali pic.twitter.com/aBYAzdeBNL
- Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) 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

He did float like a butterfly and stung like a bee Mohammad Ali was an inspiration to all of us RIP
- Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) June 4, 2016

R.I.P. Muhammad Ali...the greatest boxer of all times... pic.twitter.com/jDxvou7A6M
- Sajid Khan (@SimplySajidK) June 4, 2016

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." #RIPMuhammadAli #TheGreatest doesn't pass on,he lives on ?????????????? pic.twitter.com/Y2eXE1kDv9
- Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) June 4, 2016

Rip ali. You taught us to fight in the face of adversity. #legend
- Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) June 4, 2016

RIP. Muhammad Ali.Was at a function with him in Bahrain think early 80's. He was unwell and he called me"pretty boy" pic.twitter.com/8pl65BgUF5
- Rains!Where are you? (@chintskap) June 4, 2016

 

This is the ALI we should all remember! The fun loving man who was fully himself!! RIP CHAMP!!!
A photo posted by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:59pm PDT

 

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 Jun 4, 2016 at 4:52am PDT