Muhammad Ali Hospitalized with Pneumonia
AP 23 Dec 2014
Muhammad Ali was hospitalized after suffering from pneumonia. The boxing legend's prognosis is good and has "vastly improved" since being admitted.
Ali's Daughter Updates His Condition:
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Muhammad Ali's daughter tells TMZ Sports ... the boxing icon is "doing so much better" following a bout with pneumonia over the weekend ... but says she's not surprised by his quick recovery.
We spoke with Rasheda Ali-Walsh ... who tells us "My daddy is a strong man. He's so resilient and we're all very grateful and blessed."
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Ali's impressive career may have come at a great cost after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984. Since then, he's shied away more and more from the public eye.
Still, Ali remains one of the most beloved figures in American sports.
UPDATE:
Ali is on the Mend
Muhammad Ali's condition has "vastly improved" since being admitted to hospital on Saturday with a mild case of pneumonia and his doctors are hopeful that he will soon be sent home, his representatives Boxcar have announced.
The 72-year-old, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, was taken to an undisclosed location on Saturday morning.
"Muhammad Ali has vastly improved since being admitted to the hospital over the weekend with a mild case of pneumonia," the statement read.
Muhammad Ali is set to leave hospital shortly
"Ali's team of doctors hopes to discharge him soon.
"The Ali family continues to request privacy and appreciates all of the prayers and well wishes.
"No further details are being released."
Ali's impressive career may have come at a great cost after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984. Since then, he's shied away more and more from the public eye.
Still, Ali remains one of the most beloved figures in American sports.