Arts & Entertainment
Tracy Morgan Vomits On MSG Court, Wheeled Off After Game Delay
The delay lasted about 10 minutes after the 56-year-old comedian was taken out of the arena. The Knicks game then continued.
NEW YORK CITY — Actor Tracy Morgan was taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair after apparently getting sick and vomiting on the court — causing a short delay to a Knicks game Monday night.
It is unknown at this time what caused the incident, but Morgan was caught on video vomiting in the middle of the New York Knicks’ 116-95 win over the Miami Heat.
The incident occurred with 6:09 left in the third quarter. The delay lasted about 10 minutes after the 56-year-old comedian was taken out of the arena. The Knicks game then continued without any other delays.
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On Tuesday, in an Instagram post, Morgan said the incident was caused by food poisoning.
"Thank you for all your concern! I’m doing ok now, and doctors say it was food poisoning. 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!," a post read.
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The Bronx native is a life-long Knicks fan and has been a fixture on celebrity row at MSG.
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