Celebrities React To The Death Of Muhammad Ali

Late Friday night (June 3), the world lost a legend. Muhammad Ali was more than just a boxer. Ali was a humanitarian, a man of conviction and an inspiration to so many. Parkinson’s disease robbed Ali of so much, including his voice, but his influence on the world has never been passive or silent; his character spoke volumes. The hole in our hearts, once filled by the joy and the spirit of the greatest there ever was, will always remain empty.

While we are all searching for ways to move forward, many have taken to social media to share memories and express their grief. Below are the most moving posts made by celebrities.

He shook up the world, and the world’s better for it. Rest in peace, Champ. pic.twitter.com/z1yM3sSLH3

— President Obama (@POTUS) June 4, 2016

The world has lost a Legend and real Champion. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/0CHBR7od5N

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) June 4, 2016

My 1st memory of Ali. #RIPMuhammadAli https://t.co/NbWGQ0oQd5

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 4, 2016

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothin in life” RIP to the greatest

A photo posted by Odell Beckham Jr (@iam_objxiii) on Jun 4, 2016 at 1:03am PDT

Rest in Peace and Eternal Glory #muhammadali Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee #greatestofalltime

A photo posted by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:47pm 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

God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) 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

The G.O.A.T ..rest in peace to a Legend pic.twitter.com/htnm37NXkL

— Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) June 4, 2016

The Greatest made the world a better place. His work is done. We are better for it. Thank you. RIP, Champ. #BePeace pic.twitter.com/VtPhYRJS3U

— Carl Weathers (@TheCarlWeathers) June 4, 2016

rest in peace to powerful and peaceful King Ali. the greatest of all time. you put confidence in all our hearts. pic.twitter.com/PnCCLdMZXa

— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) June 4, 2016

In this moment my heart was so overwhelmed with meeting this Extraordinary human being! Thank You for showing us what GREATNESS actually looks like. My prayers and thoughts go out to the Ali family! God thank you for sharing such a masterpiece with us! #GOAT

A photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Jun 3, 2016 at 10:26pm PDT

Thank you for always showing me and my family love. He was so kind to everyone he met! I want my son @princejdc to always cherish this moment. #RIPALI we miss you. We love you. You have changed the world. And taught us all something REST IN PEACE GREAT ONE

A photo posted by @iamdiddy on Jun 3, 2016 at 10:53pm PDT

My thoughts & prayers go out to Muhammad Ali’s family. My long statement is posted onhttps://t.co/3E8awvpT08 pic.twitter.com/aEVzMacHg0

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) June 4, 2016

…Passionately smashing every expectation.
Every action’s an act of creation. #AliBomaye pic.twitter.com/tS80h82zYg

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) June 4, 2016

#RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/4raRK0J28Q

— PUBLIC ENEMY (@PublicEnemyFTP) June 4, 2016