Muhammad Ali’s family honors his legacy ahead of death anniversary
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:59 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Muhammad Ali's family reflects on his enduring impact as they prepare for the 10th anniversary of his death on June 3, 2016. Lonnie Ali emphasized her husband's values of compassion and community service during an interview at The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. To commemorate his legacy, the center is hosting a 'Day of Compassion' to encourage acts of service. Ali's cultural significance continues, as seen through public gatherings honoring him and recent recognition such as a U.S. Postal Service stamp featuring his image. Lonnie Ali advocates for leaders to promote equality and compassion in the current divisive climate.
- •Lonnie Ali speaks about Ali's compassion beyond boxing.
- •The Muhammad Ali Center will host a 'Day of Compassion' on June 3.
- •Ali's funeral in 2016 attracted attendees from around the world.
- •A U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring Ali was recently issued.
- •Lonnie Ali calls for political leaders to promote compassion.
- 1:51 PMESPN — Remembering Muhammad Ali 10 years after his death
- 1:51 PMESPN — Lonnie Ali: 'Muhammad was a person who did not jud...
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Muhammad Ali's family reflects on the champion boxer's legacy 10 years after his death
"Muhammad Ali's legacy extends beyond his stinging right jab, world titles and Olympic gold medal, to the heart and compassion he showed long after he left the ring, his wife Lonnie Ali said. “He transcended boxing into every space you can imagine,” she told The Associated Press this week ahead of the 10-year anniversary of Ali’s death on June 3, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. “Muhammad lived by this mantra: service to others is the rent we pay for our room here on earth," Lonnie Ali said during an interview at The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
"Ten years after Muhammad Ali's death, his wife, Lonnie Ali, reflects on his legacy in a conversation with Andreas Hale.
"Ali died at age 74. His life and his legacy left an unforgettable imprint on sports, society and culture.
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External links- ESPNJun 3, 2026, 1:51 PMRemembering Muhammad Ali 10 years after his death
Ali died at age 74. His life and his legacy left an unforgettable imprint on sports, society and culture.
- ESPNJun 3, 2026, 1:51 PMLonnie Ali: 'Muhammad was a person who did not jud...
Ten years after Muhammad Ali's death, his wife, Lonnie Ali, reflects on his legacy in a conversation with Andreas Hale.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:01 PMMuhammad Ali's family reflects on the champion boxer's legacy 10 years after his death
Muhammad Ali's legacy extends beyond his stinging right jab, world titles and Olympic gold medal, to the heart and compassion he showed long after he left the ring, his wife Lonnie Ali said. “He transcended boxing into every space you can imagine,” she told The Associated Press this week ahead of the 10-year anniversary of Ali’s death on June 3, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. “Muhammad lived by this mantra: service to others is the rent we pay for our room here on earth," Lonnie Ali said during an interview at The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
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