Muhammad Ali: Louisville Native Was Admired Worldwide | City of Ali

Boxer and humanitarian Muhammad Ali died at the age of 74 on June 3, 2016, after a respiratory illness complicated by Parkinson’s disease. Watch the reactions to the death of Muhammad Ali and how the city of Louisville, Kentucky, and Ali’s family began planning for his public funeral. Use the video to explore what makes a citizen valued by the community and how civic engagement can be both costly and inspirational, and consider Ali’s legacy as a humanitarian and conscientious objector.