The list of celebrities who came into contact with Ali and his large entourage during the week included actor Peter O'Toole, film director John Huston and even, Ronald Reagan who was in Dublin on the last leg of a European tour.

BBC: The week Ali charmed Ireland

She has also profiled many actors, singers and artists, including Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Jeremy Irons, Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, John Travolta, Jim Carrey, Courtney Love, Billy Crystal, Vanessa Redgrave, Peter O'Toole, Jane Fonda, Glenn Close, Barbara Streisand, Larry Flynt, Hunter Thompson, 50 Cent, James Earl Jones, Henry Winkler, Cee Lo Green, and Frank Zappa.

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