Let me tell you a story about Tracy Morgan. The beloved comedian recently found himself at the center of a health scare during a New York Knicks game, and it was all caught on camera for the world to see. But don’t worry—he’s okay now, and he’s got a message for everyone who’s been worrying about him.
What Happened at the Knicks Game?
On Monday, March 17, Tracy Morgan, 56, was ringside at Madison Square Garden, cheering on the Knicks. But things took a turn when videos began circulating on X (formerly Twitter) showing Tracy visibly unwell. In some clips, he could be seen vomiting onto the floor while seated courtside. Other footage revealed him being wheeled away from the scene in a wheelchair, his face covered with a towel as staff members accompanied him. Fans were understandably concerned, especially those who witnessed the incident in person or saw the videos online.
This unexpected turn of events even caused the game to pause for several minutes, which speaks to the severity of the moment. But Tracy wasn’t about to leave his fans in the dark for long.
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Tracy’s Reassuring Update
Just a day later, on Tuesday, March 18, Tracy took to Instagram to reassure everyone that he’s doing okay. Alongside a photo of himself lying in what appears to be a hospital bed, he wrote, “Thank you for all your concern! I’m doing ok now and doctors say it was food poisoning.”
He didn’t stop there, though. Tracy took the opportunity to express gratitude to the people who helped him during the ordeal. “Appreciate my MSG family for taking such good care of me and I need to shout out the crew that had to clean that up. Appreciate you!” he added.
A Light-Hearted Take on the Situation
Tracy has never been one to shy away from humor, even in tough situations. In his Instagram caption, he joked, “More importantly, the Knicks are now 1-0 when I throw up on the court so maybe I’ll have to break it out again in the playoffs #goknicks.” Fans couldn’t help but laugh and appreciate his resilience.
The comments section quickly filled with messages of support. “Get well brother!” one person wrote. Another chimed in with, “Glad to know you’re okay unc!” It’s clear that Tracy’s fans care deeply about his well-being.
Tracy’s Journey Through Health Challenges
This isn’t the first time Tracy has faced health issues. Over the years, he’s been open about his struggles, including a kidney transplant in 2010 and a diagnosis of diabetes. But these challenges haven’t slowed him down.
Back in June 2014, Tracy was involved in a devastating car accident when a truck collided with his limousine on the New Jersey Turnpike. The crash left him in critical condition, with a broken leg and a two-week coma. He spent time in a wheelchair and had to relearn how to walk. Tragically, his mentor, James McNair, lost his life in the accident at the age of 62.
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Ten years later, Tracy reflected on that tragic day in a statement to People magazine. “Today is 10 years since our fateful accident, and I want to say to everyone who was in the van with me that night I Love you, and we miss you, Uncle Jimmy Mac and God bless your family,” he said. “And to the driver that night and his family, me and my comrades forgive you.”
A New Lease on Life
Tracy has spoken about how the accident gave him a renewed perspective on life. “I’m here now, and I’m going to do it right,” he told Closer and other reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour in August 2017.
Throughout his recovery, Tracy leaned on the support of his loved ones, including his wife, Megan Wollover, and his four children. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he shared that he had some dark thoughts after the accident but found strength in healing. “My thoughts—I was in a very dark place. I was sitting right here, contemplating suicide. I couldn’t walk. It’s gonna take more than 18 wheels for me to get out of here. I have to raise my girl, raise my wife, raise my family,” he said.
