Muhammad Ali's Children Share Grief and Love on Social Media Following His Death: 'God Bless You Daddy'

staff@people.com (Adam Carlson)
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To Muhammad Ali's children, he wasn't just "the greatest."

The boxing legend was also a teacher, a hero and a "humble mountain," according to a series of heartbreaking social media posts published just hours after his family announced his death at 74.

"The Greatest Man that ever lived. Daddy my best friend & my Hero," daughter Rasheda Ali tweeted. "You R no longer suffering & now in a better place." (Muhammad had been hospitalized earlier this week for respiratory complications following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.)





Daughter Hana Ali tweeted, "Our father was a 'Humble Mountain!' And now he has gone home to God.

"God bless you daddy. YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!"

Muhammad Ali's Children Share Grief and Love on Social Media Following His Death: 'God Bless You Daddy'| Death, Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali's Children Share Grief and Love on Social Media Following His Death: 'God Bless You Daddy'| Death, Muhammad Ali





And in a lengthy Instagram post, son Asaad Ali wrote that Muhammad "taught me so much the last 25 years ... that will forever be imprinted on my soul."

"I'm able to sit here and [write] this post without falling apart because I honestly know you are in a greater place," Asaad continued.

Forever grateful for everything you have ever gave me.. You've shown me how to love the world in ways I didn't know possible. You've shown me how to be brave and courageous in situations beyond my belief! You've taught me so much the last 25 years things that will forever be imprinted in my soul. I'm able to sit here and right this post without falling apart because I honestly know you are in a greater place. And I'm happy you get to go home to grandma now I know she has missed you like crazy!.No one will ever touch this earth the way you did. God has came down and took back one of his kings! . Rest easy Dad and continue to look over me sincerely. Your youngest

A photo posted by Asaad ali (@saadi_hendrix) on Jun 3, 2016 at 11:42pm PDT



Shortly before his death, daughter Laila Ali shared a heartwarming shot of her father snuggling with her daughter, Sydney.

"I love this photo of my father and my daughter Sydney when she was a baby," she wrote. "Thank for all the love and well wishes. I feel your love and appreciate it!!"

Muhammad's death has triggered a worldwide outpouring of tributes, grief and love from fans and public figures alike, including both the Clinton and Obama families.

Muhammad's family said he will be laid to rest following a funeral in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.