Muhammad Ali, Boxing Legend and Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 74

Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay, died at 74 in Phoenix, USA, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Known for his rhyming taunt "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," he was a legendary boxer and a global icon for both his victories and defeats. His career in the 1960s and 1970s became intertwined with the civil rights movement against racial discrimination. Ali inspired numerous international artists, including Andy Warhol, Steven A. Kaufman, and Shepard Fairey, who portrayed him. He made a final poignant appearance at the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony. Artribune, an Italian art and culture platform, published a photogallery in his memory.