Ali near death (Ali has died at 74)

Originally Posted by NewEnglandBaseBallist

Media is now reporting that the cause of death was septic shock according to Ali's family.

As a CNA I can attest to "septic shock" being the most common cause of death in ICU's. Clinically speaking cause of death is probably septic shock due to complications from Parkinson's. When doctors say septic, it typically means tiny blood clots have formed which block oxygen and nutrients from reaching vital organs. I am sure he had the very best quality of care available.