Friday, June 3, 2016 is the day that we lost a living legend. Muhammad Ali was born January 17, 1942, and he transcended the boxing arena, the civil rights movement, and religion. His death has the world remembering him as “The Greatest”, not only for his accomplishment in the ring, but for his outspokenness on political issues and his cultural impact. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said in a statement that Ali “shook up the world. And the world is better for it. We are all better for it”. The President also stated that he keeps a picture of Ali’s gloves on display in his private study in the White House, just under the iconic 1965 photo of Ali standing over Sonny Liston after knocking him out. We can all agree with former President George W. Bush in his statement that “Muhammad Ali was an iconic and historic figure who trilled, entertained, influenced, and inspired millions”. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here’s the life of Muhammad Ali’s through pictures.

Muhammad Ali was known as Cassius Clay.This is him after winning the gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960.

Muhammad Ali, when he was a 20-year old heavyweight contender, was photographed here in 1962.

Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over fallen challenger Sonny Liston. Ali dropped Liston with a short hard right to the jaw on May 25, 1965, in Lewiston, Maine.

Muhammad Ali on April 28, 1967, is escorted from the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station in Houston by Lt. Col. J. Edwin McKee, after Ali refused Army induction. Ali says he was a conscientious objector who would not serve in the Army of a country that treated members of his race as second-class citizens.

Muhammad Ali in August 1974, training for h is fight against George Foreman.

Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa, Zaire, where he was to fight George Foreman on September 25, 1974. The fight was pushed back to October 30, due to Foreman receiving an injury to his eye during training.

Muhammad Ali after knocking down George Foreman during their bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, Oct. 30, 1974

Muhammad Ali connects with a right to the head of Joe Frazier on October 1, 1975 during their title fight.

Heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali attracts a following as he walks through New York's Times Square on May 25, 1977.

Muhammad Ali with Malcolm X.

Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King Jr.

Muhammad Ali with daughters Laila (L) and Hana in December 19, 1978.

Muhammad Ali hugs former President Bill Clinton during the grand opening

gala celebration for the Muhammad Ali Center, Nov. 19, 2005.

President Bush honors Muhammad Ali with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Nov. 9, 2005, in the East Room of the White House.

Muhammad Ali was 74 years of age upon his passing.