Parkinson’s Disease Finally Robbed Him Of His Life: Kenyan Celebrities React To Muhammad Ali’s Death
The greatest of all time, the swiftest and most charismatic boxer ever lived, the best of the best, Muhammad Ali has died!
Mohammed Ali passed on last night at a Phoenix-area hospital in his native, USA. The world’s greatest boxer died aged 74.
Mohammed Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1974 and has been battling the condition for 32 long years before he finally succumbed to it.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly affecting middle-aged and elderly people. It is associated with degeneration of the basal ganglia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine.[sic]
For Mohammed Ali’s case, he suffered from Parkinson’s disease after taking several hits on his dead during his career as a boxer.
Parkinson’s disease made Ali’s body shake severely and it even robbed him of his legendary verbal diarrhea.
Funeral service for the fallen boxer is being planned in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. He will be buried according to rituals of his Islamic faith.
Meanwhile Kenyans celebrities were quick to react to Mohammed Ali’s death. Below is celebrity reactions following the death of the world’s greatest:
Carol Radull: Boxing Legend Mohammed Ali has died at the age of 74. Ali had a record of 56 wins and 5 losses in a career that spanned 3 decades. May his soul rest peace.
Hassan Joho: The world today mourns the death of Mohammed Ali the greatest boxer the world has ever seen. The 3 time world heavy weight champion stands a legend not only in the boxing ring but also outside the ring. The story of his life and his charming personality continues to inspire me and millions around the world. Known for his bravery and hard work the late Mohammed Ali stood against giants and emerged victorious. He was principled and never afraid to share his opinion when it mattered even delicate national issues. Fare thee well champion. Your spirit lives in all brave men and women inspired by your courage. INNA LILLAHI WAINA ILEYHI RAJIU’UN
Nazizi: This is so heart breaking. RIP Champ!!
Julie Gichuru: “Champions are made from something they have deep inside them. A desire, a dream, a vision…”
King Kaka: One of the most inspiring people of our times.
Shaffie Weru: He flew like a butterfly and stung like a bee. Walk on the river and swim on the road, cause he was the toughest
Credit: NBC News
