"Ali Has Months To Live"

Ali has months to live 4 November 2005 Muhammad ALI may have just months to live, it has emerged yesterday. The 63-year-old boxing great, who has battled Parkinson's disease for 20 years, can no longer talk and is shutting himself away from those closest to him. His daughter Laila said: "It is painful for me because I would love to sit down and talk with my dad about the way he used to be when he was my age, when he was in his prime, because we are so alike. I can't really do that. I can't share a lot of things with him. "He likes doing simple things, to draw and colour and do magic tricks. But his attention span is very short." A close family friend said: "His condition has worsened. At this point he may only have months to live." Ali's manager, Howard Bingham, added: "Laila feels she is losing him. The heavyweight boxing legend was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1985, four years after he quit the sport. He is presently having therapy following treatment for neck and back problems. Another family friend told the National Enquirer: "The guy has always been a battler and he's been fighting Parkinson's as best he can for years. But this is one match he is going to lose no matter how many rounds he goes." Ali won the world heavyweight crown three times and clocked up 56 wins, with just five losses, in his professional career. The boxer, who has an estimated £35million fortune, lives in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Parkinson's patients often suffer shaking, loss of co-ordination and depression as brain nerve cells that control movement deteriorate. Related stories http://www.thisislondon.com/showbiz/articles/20829465?source=Metro&ct=5 I think the fact that he has lived through Parkinsons for 20 years is a blessing already to him and for his fans..Let's wish him well and be thankful for the time he has still left with us. Long-live the Greatest heavyweight ever !!

i'll cry when he goes down for the count. A true inspiration.

Just for the record... It's not FACT that Ali got Parkinson's disease from boxing. In fact, there is only circumstancial evidence to support that claim. Just thought I needed to say that. What has he got? is it Parkinson Sindrome (something like that)

thats sad. Good luck Ali

there should of been a poll. then peeps could show thier support.

Just for the record... It's not FACT that Ali got Parkinson's disease from boxing. In fact, there is only circumstancial evidence to support that claim. Just thought I needed to say that.

We're opening the Ali Center here this month, so he should make it to see the celebration of his legacy begin. I know I'll make trips there all the time. let us know what's there, I might make a trip there fromt he uk :boxing:

We're opening the Ali Center here this month, so he should make it to see the celebration of his legacy begin. I know I'll make trips there all the time.

Poor Kerrminator... No one's listening to you... :p aaaahh. i'm relieved. if you clicked on the site that kerrminator had, you would see that he is just fine and not at all having months to live.

Ali is one of the biggest if not the biggest influence on boxing, he is also one of the first athletes who used his status to become one of the biggest activist of his era

I can't believe it. Im sad.....

This is sad...very sad.:(

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/4408438.stm ali is fine guys it was just speculation

Ali is one for the history books, he is a symbol of our era and he will be one of those "names" that gets passed down. More so than a lot other people we talk about a lot.

i guess we saw it coming but it still hard to believe he is the hero of every boxing fan and half of everyone else

this is so sad. i feel for his family. he will be in my thoughts and prayers from now on.

Not just American history... He moved the World. ;) man I am such a fuck up :buttkick:

Not just American history... He moved the World. ;) That's what I was about to say.

When he passes....you will see as huge a celebration of one man's life as any in history. Though it will be tragic.... the outpouring will be unmatched....the footage of his life & his career will be on a loop for days.

Yeah I heard this just recently. It is very sad and tragic in a way. But at the same time the man can at least say "I did it". He played a big roll in boxing and American history. From a fan's point of view, Ali probably has nothing to be ashamed of and nothing to regret on a professional level. Wonders for the sport, for society, entertainment. I will always pray for and cheer the man.