Muhammad Ali’s wife Lonnie Ali Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Husband, Children, Awards, Film

Lonnie Ali, born Yolanda Williams, was the wife of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

However, her achievements as a businesswoman, philanthropist, and advocate for Parkinson’s disease research have solidified her status as a notable figure in her own right.

Her strategic management of Muhammad Ali’s brand and her co-founding of the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, highlights her dedication to preserving and promoting her husband’s legacy while also championing various humanitarian causes.

Profile

• Full Name: Yolanda “Lonnie” Williams Ali
• Date of Birth: January 17, 1940
• Age: 85 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
• State of Origin: Kentucky
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Businesswoman, Philanthropist
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Mr. Williams (father), Marguerite Williams (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Muhammad Ali (married in 1986 until he died in 2016)
• Children: Asaad Amin Ali
• Relationship Status: Widowed
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Net Worth: Estimated between $10 million and $12 million as of 2024

Early Life and Education

Lonnie Ali is now 85 years old and was born on January 17, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was raised in a Christian household by her parents, Mr. Williams and Marguerite Williams. Details about her siblings are not publicly available. Lonnie attended Mercy Academy for her high school education.

She later pursued higher education at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1978. Initially aspiring to become a child psychologist, she briefly worked as an Employment Counselor for the State of Kentucky.

She then joined Kraft Foods, Inc. in an account sales position. In 1986, she furthered her education by obtaining an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing from UCLA’s Graduate School of Management.

Personal Life

Lonnie Ali’s relationship with Muhammad Ali began in their childhood, as their families were close, and they lived on the same street. They reconnected in adulthood, and their relationship deepened over time.

Lonnie converted to Islam after marrying Muhammad Ali in November 1986, becoming his fourth and final wife. The couple adopted a son, Asaad Amin Ali when he was five months old. Their marriage lasted until Muhammad Ali died in 2016.

Throughout their marriage, Lonnie was a steadfast partner, managing his business affairs and serving as his primary caregiver, especially after his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.

Career

After completing her bachelor’s degree, Lonnie Ali briefly served as an Employment Counselor for the State of Kentucky before joining Kraft Foods, Inc. in an account sales position.

Following her marriage to Muhammad Ali, she took on the responsibility of managing his business affairs. In 1992, she incorporated Greatest of All Time, Inc. (GOAT, Inc.) to centralize and license her husband’s intellectual properties for commercial purposes.

She served as Vice President and Treasurer of GOAT, Inc. until the company’s sale in 2006. Lonnie also co-founded the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, serving as a lifetime director and vice chair of the board.

Additionally, she and Muhammad Ali helped launch the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center in Phoenix in 1997 and the Muhammad and Lonnie Ali Pavilion in 2009, which houses the Parkinson’s Center at Barrow Neurological Institute.

Awards

• National Consortium for Academics and Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (2013)

Net Worth

Lonnie Ali’s net worth is estimated to be between $10 million and $12 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her management of Muhammad Ali’s brand through GOAT, Inc., as well as her involvement in various philanthropic endeavours and the Muhammad Ali Center.

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Filmography

• The Greatest
• Ali in Me (2025)
• City of Ali (2021)