‘Prayers up for Tiger Woods.’ Famous friends, athletes react to violent car crash news
The news of Tiger Woods single-car accident in Southern California quickly spread across social media on Tuesday.
Many of his famous friends and fellow athletes shared their thoughts and concerns for Woods, who was in surgery by midday local time, according to Woods’ agent Mark Steinberg. “Tiger Woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple leg injuries,” he told Golf Digest. “We thank you for your privacy and support.”
Within hours, reaction came pouring in across social media.
Actor Jada Pinkett Smith shared that she was with Woods on Monday.
“Don’t take not even a MOMENT for granted! I know you’re good because your Tiger within is a beast!!!” Smith posted on Twitter.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, former Yankee Alex Rodriguez and Internet celebrity Jake Owen all posted messages of prayer for Woods, who was in an undisclosed type of surgery Tuesday afternoon.
Woods was in a video posted on Monday with former NBA star Dwyane Wade.
“Barbara and I just heard about Tiger’s accident, and like everyone else, we are deeply concerned,” Golf legend Jack Nicklaus posted on Twitter. “We want to offer him our heartfelt support and prayers at this difficult time. Please join us in wishing Tiger a successful surgery and all the best for a full recovery.”
Throughout the day well-wishes and prayers flooded social media, including messages of support from Golden State Warriors star guard Steph Curry, boxing legend Mike Tyson and comedian Kevin Hart, who himself was in a serious car wreck in September of 2019.
“Heal up quickly @TigerWoods!” Curry posted on Twitter. “Praying for you and your family. God is in control always. Stay strong.”
Tyson urged Woods to “fight like the champion you are for your kids and the world. Love and prayers.”
“Sending a special prayer out to @TigerWoods & his family,” Hart said. “Praying for a speedy recovery.”
This story was originally published February 23, 2021 at 3:23 PM.
