Entertainment and sports icons pay tribute to Muhammad Ali on social media

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The world lost an icon Friday night when boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away of respiratory issues at a Phoenix-area hospital.

In the moments after Ali's death, giants of the entertainment, sports and social justice spheres — all of which Ali impacted — paid tribute to the cultural giant's influence.

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