Popular comedian and longtime New York Knicks fan, Tracy Morgan had an unexpected medical emergency during Monday night’s game between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat. The 56-year-old actor who is famous for his roles in 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live, was seated courtside at Madison Square Garden when he suddenly began vomiting on the floor. The shocking incident led to a brief game delay as medical personnel rushed to assist him. So, what really happened to Morgan?
What happened to Tracy Morgan during the Miami Heat vs New York Knicks game?
Fans watching the Miami Heat vs New York Knicks game in person and on television were caught off guard when the game was halted in the third quarter with the Knicks leading 64-58. Witnesses reported seeing Tracy Morgan vomiting on the floor and unwell before he was escorted out in a wheelchair. A concerned friend was seen attending to him, and some reports indicated that he also suffered a nosebleed and struggled to stand.
The medical emergency paused the game for nearly 10 minutes while staff worked to clean the area. Once play resumed, the Knicks went on to secure their 116-95 victory over Miami.
Celebrities react to Tracy Morgan’s sudden health-scarce
Morgan’s sudden health episode sparked an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities. Knicks shooting guard Josh Hart addressed the situation after the game, saying, “We hope everything is good with Tracy Morgan, avid lifetime Knicks fan, so prayers go out to him and his health and safety.”
Ben Stiller also took to social media, writing, “Sending good thoughts to Tracy Morgan.” Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III echoed the sentiment, posting, “Prayers up for Tracy Morgan.” Madison Square Garden released a statement, saying, “We hope Tracy feels better soon and look forward to seeing him back courtside.”
Does Tracy Morgan have a history of medical issues?
The exact cause of Morgan’s incident is not known as of writing the piece. However, it is not the first time the comedian has faced serious health issues. In 2010, he underwent a life-saving kidney transplant due to complications from diabetes. Just four years later, he was involved in a catastrophic car accident on the New Jersey Turnpike, which left him in a coma for two weeks and caused a traumatic brain injury. The accident claimed the life of fellow comedian James McNair.
Most recently, Morgan has spoken openly about using the diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss. In an interview, he even joked about it saying that it cut his appetite “in half” and that he now only eats “half a bag of Doritos.”
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Is there any update on Tracy Morgan’s health?
So far, there has been no official update on Morgan’s condition from his representatives. Fans are hopeful for the speedy recovery of the popular comedian and actor.
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