Louisville, Kentucky radio host John Ramsey, a close family friend of Muhammad Ali, says the sports icon has made a complete recovery after reportedly collasping and falling unconscious at his Phoenix-area home last month.
Ali, 69, was rushed to the Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center on November 19 after reportedly “slipping out of consciousness at his Phoenix-area home,” according to Star Magazine. Additional reports from Star stated Ali passed out in a car and became completely unresponsive once entering his home.
Ramsey, who spoke with Ali’s wife Lonnie last night (December 1), confirmed the boxing legend is in no further health danger.
“[Muhammad Ali is] home and well, for a person who has had Parkison’s since the 1980s,” said Ramsey. “He may not be going in the direction you or I like, but no one is on alert. That’s the truth… I don’t think he stayed very long [at the hospital].”
Muhammad Ali Center spokeswoman Jeanie Kahnke verified that Ali is in good spirits and plans to publicly celebrate his 70th birthday on January 19 in Louisville. Ali’s last appearance was in November when he attended Joe Frazier’s funeral in Philadelphia.
Although rumored to have been treated for congestion, details of Muhammad Ali’s hospital visit have not been disclosed.
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