Muhammad Ali was one of thefewsports and socialicons who we were able to properlyappreciatewhile he was still alive.His brilliancein the boxing ring is still adored decades after his career ended, and his signature catchphrases have been quoted over and over. Outside of the sport,his dedication to fighting for the rights ofoppressedpeopleis seen as the gold standard for celebrities to model their social activism after.

So with Ali's death on Friday night at age 74,celebrities had a lot to say. Read below to seereactions from the entertainment world.

LeBron shares his thoughts and admiration for Muhammad Ali (via @NBATV)https://t.co/tSQVVZpGxQ

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