Muhammad Ali is dead. Muhammad Ali, born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, was an American boxer. He died on October 9, 2015 at the age of 73.1  Translations :uhammad Ali. 1942 - 2015. Muhammad Ali is dead. Muhammad Ali, born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, was an American boxer. He died on October 9, 2015 at the age of 73. 1  Translations 2  : Francais. 3  Français.  espanol español