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Hana Ali: ‘For 30 minutes … his heart just keep beating.’

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    FILE – In this Dec. 20, 1978, file photo, World heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali carries his daughters, 2-year-old Hana, left, and nine-month-old Laya at London’s Heathrow Airport. Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 74.(AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: NY232
    Kelley D. Evans By @kelleysthrngrl

    Some might say there is no greater love than that between a father and his daughter. This is certainly the case for the late Muhammad Ali and his daughters. The boxer reportedly had seven daughters and two sons.

    His heartbeat for them continued, 30 minutes after all of his other organs stopped working, according to his daughter, Hana Ali, who took to social media Saturday to share a touching look at her father’s final moments.

    Ali, 74, also known as “The Greatest,” died Friday at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, after being treated for a respiratory issue. The family spokesperson issued the following statement.

    “The Ali family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and support and asks for privacy at this time.”

    His daughter Laila Ali, a former American professional boxer who retired undefeated, and other siblings also shared memories about their father.

     

    Kelley Evans is a digital producer at Andscape. She is a food passionista, helicopter mom and an unapologetic Southerner who spends every night with the cast of The Young and the Restless by way of her couch.

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