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A famous quote of his goes: "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."

Muhammad Ali, legendary boxer and one of the most famous sports superstars, died at the age of 74 on Friday, June 3 (Saturday, June 4 in the Philippines). A post on his official Instagram account confirmed the reports.

 

A photo posted by Muhammad Ali (@muhammadali) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:41pm PDT

Filipino celebrities, including Senator-elect Manny Pacquiao, took to Instagram to pay their respects to The Greatest.

 

Please keep Muhammad Ali in your thoughts and prayers. With God, all things are possible.

A photo posted by Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) on Jun 3, 2016 at 5:27pm PDT

 

Rest in peace Champ.???? #Muhammadali #Legend #Goat

A photo posted by Rodjun Cruz (@rodjuncruz) on Jun 3, 2016 at 10:08pm PDT

 

RIP

A video posted by reginevalcasid (@reginevalcasid) on Jun 3, 2016 at 11:07pm PDT

 

RIP to the #GOAT #muhammadali

A photo posted by Jerald Napoles (@iamjnapoles) on Jun 3, 2016 at 10:39pm PDT

 

The words of a true champion. RIP #MuhammadAli

A photo posted by Max Collins (@maxcollinsofficial) on Jun 3, 2016 at 10:31pm PDT

Ali, who was born Cassius Clay before he converted to Islam and changed his name, has been battling Parkinson's disease for the last 32 years. He has also been hospitalized recently due to urinary tract infection and pneumonia.

He headlined 'Thrilla in Manila' in October 1975 with Joe Frazier, their third and final match for the Heavyweight Championship of the World title. It was held in the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and was considered as one of the best matches in boxing history. Ali won by technical knockout on the 15th round.

Rest in peace, champ.