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A woman who was Muhammad Ali鈥檚 pen pal has told 5 live he became her 鈥渧ery best friend鈥� over the 30 years they corresponded.

Stephanie Meade was only ten years old when she first wrote to Ali, and her friends told her he would never reply. However after a few months鈥� wait she received a hand written letter.

Paying her last respects to Ali in Louisville, Kentucky, Stephanie said 鈥渉e showed his love for me and I am forever changed by it鈥�.

This clip is originally from 5 live Drive on Friday 10 June 2016.