Tribute to Tiger Woods Wishing Him a Speedy Recovery

As news spread that Tiger Woods had been seriously injured in a California crash Tuesday, fans, fellow athletes, celebrities and politicians offered tribute and prayers to the golf superstar

Former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez said he "prayed for my brother" and "thought about him and all his family."

Stephen Curry, a three-time NBA champion, also said he prayed for Woods and his family. Lindsey Vonn, the Olympic gold medalist skier who dated Woods, shared a similar message for the athlete. And the basketball legend Magic Johnson and the entertainer Cher asked people to pray for Woods.

Michael Phelps, the Olympic gold medalist swimmer, and Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, also expressed their feelings.

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"Fight @tigerwoods like the champion you are to your kids and the world," Tyson said on Twitter.

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith, who called Woods the GOAT (greatest of all time), said she visited him on Monday.

"Don't even take a MOMENT for granted!" she said on Twitter. "I know you're good because your Tiger inside is a beast !!!"

Fellow golfers remembered Woods' strength and resilience.

"We know how strong you are, we've seen it a hundred times," said golfer Justin Rose on Twitter.

On ESPN & # 39; s "SportsCenter", Justin Thomas, another professional golfer, said he was "nauseous" after hearing about the crash from one of his best friends. "Man, I just hope he's okay," he added.

Jack Nicklaus, who won 18 major titles, said he and his wife, Barbara, were "very concerned" about Woods and wished him the best of luck. surgery and full recovery. Woods is second on the career list with 15 big wins.

Jason Miller, an adviser to former President Donald J. Trump, released a statement by Trump following the crash, calling Woods a "real champion." and urged him to "get well soon". In 2019 Trump awarded Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom.