Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been silenced, sources have told The ENQUIRER.
Ironically, the 72-year-old champ – who at the peak of his career was never at a loss for words – has lost the ability to speak as a result of his decades-long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
“His health has been declining rapidly this past year,” a pal revealed.
Another friend who recently visited the onetime “Mouth That Roared” was shocked at his condition.
“His lips quivered, but no words came out,” said the friend. “It was like he had been struck dumb.
“At times his lips would twitch as he stared straight ahead. At times his head went limp and just hung there. It was all so, so sad.”
According to another friend, Muhammad’s face appeared paralyzed during their 15-minute visit. “His eyes were fixed on me, but kind of unfocused.