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October 13, 2014 6:51 am - NewsBehavingBadly.com

Muhammed Ali, who has suffered from Parkinson’s Disease, is reported to be unable to speak, frail, and housebound.

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He did not attend the Holly­wood premier of a new film about his life, I Am Ali, last week. He was unable to take part in any filming although he is said to have given the project his support.

His brother Rahman, 71, told The Sunday People: “I have not been able to talk to my brother about this because he is sick.

“He doesn’t speak too well. But he is proud that we are here for him. He has given this film his blessing.”…

Parkinson’s is thought to afflict a high proportion of boxers because of the repeated blows they receive to the head during their careers….

Rahman Ali said that the boxer, who lives in Arizona with his wife, Lonnie, had become increasingly frail in the past year and was now largely housebound. [su_csky_ad]

D.B. Hirsch
D.B. Hirsch is a political activist, news junkie, and retired ad copy writer and spin doctor. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

3 responses to Muhammed Ali Frail, Speechless, Housebound Says Brother

  1. tiredoftea October 13th, 2014 at 11:48 am

    Sad news. I have admired his courage for many years. I hope that he recovers soon.

  2. tiredoftea October 13th, 2014 at 11:48 am

    Sad news. I have admired his courage for many years. I hope that he recovers soon.

  3. edmeyer_able October 13th, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    I grew up watching Ali take apart his opponents never giving a thought to the damage he was inflicting and receiving. I admired his stance on the draft and felt he got a raw deal on his banishment.
    Truly heartbreaking to see such a sharp mind reduced to what he has become today, I can only hope that those who participate in these sports that cause this damage know the results of their decision.