Muhammad Ali
(1942-2016)

American boxer, philanthropist, and activist (1942–2016) – Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville (County seat of Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States) on January 17th, 1942 and died in Scottsdale (City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States) on June 3rd, 2016 at the age of 74. Today Muhammad Ali would be 82 years old.

Age

how old was Muhammad Ali when he died?

Muhammad Ali died in 2016 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 17th, 1942 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Louisville County seat of Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
Death Date	June 3rd, 2016 (Friday)
Death place	Scottsdale City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Muhammad Ali

Birthday

When was Muhammad Ali born?

Muhammad Ali was born on January 17th, 1942.

Death

When did Muhammad Ali die?

Muhammad Ali died on June 3rd, 2016 at the age of 74 in Scottsdale (City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States). Today Muhammad Ali would be 82 years old.