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Muhammad Ali

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Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.) was an American boxer, born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1942. He won the heavyweight world championship three times. He died in Phoenix on July 4, 2016.

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1984

Parkinson’s diagnosis

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Ali is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, after suffering from tremors, slurred speech and slowed body movements for three years. Doctors prescribe drugs which alleviate the worst of his symptoms.