Hollywood Mourns “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali waves after receiving the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 13, 2012. (Photo: Matt Rourke AP)

Hollywood swiftly took to social media with reaction to the news of Muhammad Ali’s passing Friday with numerous Twitter hashtags that included “#RIPAli ,” “#MuhammadAli,” “#CassiusClay,” “#DamnAli” and “#RIPGOAT” which reached 600,000 to a million tweets. ( GOAT is a shorthand for Greatest of All Time, one of Muhammad Ali’s nicknames.)

PITTSBURGH - January 1963: Boxing heavyweight contender Cassius Clay (now Muhammad Ali) holding up three fingers while reciting poem predicting that opponent Charlie Powell will fall in third round. (Photo by Marvin Lichtner/Pix Inc./The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images) — PITTSBURGH – January 1963: Boxing heavyweight contender Cassius Clay (now Muhammad Ali) holding up three fingers while reciting poem predicting that opponent Charlie Powell will fall in third round. (Photo by Marvin Lichtner/Pix Inc./The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images)

Ralph Ali, Frazier & Foreman we were 1 guy. A part of me slipped away, "The greatest piece" https://t.co/xVKOc9qtub
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) June 4, 2016

I'll keep on till I get it right! World lost a gift this time. (Ali) https://t.co/COhUCfFE3f
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) June 4, 2016

Ali, you were generous every time I met you. Thank you for all you did for so many. Your memory will live on forever #Olympicgold #GOAT
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) June 4, 2016

I met #Ali once. He was a great role model and a great man. Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family tonight.
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) June 4, 2016

RIP @muhammadali, a legend who transcended sport and was a true champion for all. #thegreatest #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/vjmXlXaHip
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) June 4, 2016

My heart goes out to the Ali family & @TheRealLailaAli
I love you all so much. Thank you for sharing him with us🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/RmXkPIkjmt
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) June 4, 2016

RIP 2 the true #GOAT @MuhammadAli 1 of the greatest men I ever met! I'm glad to have called him my friend #FloatLikeAButterflyStingLikeABee
— Rodney Peete (@RodneyPeete9) June 4, 2016

"If my mind can conceive it & my heart can believe it—then I can achieve it." Muhammad Ali taught us all to dream. pic.twitter.com/my6Cdw2p12
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) June 4, 2016

Muhammad Ali, pacifist, Muslim. Convicted as a felon simply because he refused to go to Vietnam: "No Vietnamese ever called me n*****." -Ali
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) June 4, 2016

Float like a butterfly, Ali. May your wings take you to even greater heights #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/XogZQHWNFZ
— Foster The People (@fosterthepeople) June 4, 2016

Ali!Ali!Ali! #RIP He told me "Hey Kight Rider you're pretty, but not as pretty as me" The Greatests' spirit will always be in my heart!
— David Hasselhoff (@DavidHasselhoff) June 4, 2016

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