Reaction on Twitter and Instagram to the death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali:

“God came for his champion. So long great one.”

– former world heavyweight champion @MikeTyson

“Muhammad Ali is dead at 74! A truly great champion and a wonderful guy. He will be missed by all!”

– Republican presidential hopeful @realDonaldTrump

“God bless Muhammad Ali peace and love to all his family.”

– Beatles drummer Ringo Starr @ringostarrmusic

“Muhammad Ali was not just a champion in the ring – he was a champion of civil rights, and a role model for so many people”

– British Prime Minister David Cameron

“This Man. This King. This Hero. This Human! Words cannot express. He shook up the World! God Bless Him.”

– pop star Madonna

“The peoples champ. My hero”

– rapper Snoop Dogg

“This is the ALI we should all remember! The fun loving man who was fully himself!! RIP CHAMP!!!”

– Canadian pop star Justin Bieber posted this message alongside a picture of a youthful Ali playing Monopoly

“A giant among men, Ali displayed a greatness in talent, courage & conviction, that most of us will EVER be able to truly comprehend. #RIPAli”

– former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis

“RIP @muhammedali, a legend who transcended sport and was a true champion for all. #thegreatest#MuhammadAli”

– former Mexican-American champion Oscar De La Hoya

“Today we lost the Greatest Sportsman that’s ever lived #RIPMuhammadAli”

– former Irish featherweight champion Barry McGuigan

“The Greatest there will ever be …. The biggest and the best ….. Rest In Peace.”

– Former England football captain David Beckham on Instagram