Tracy Morgan Suffers Food Poisoning, Vomits Court side at Knicks Game

Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan experienced a medical incident during the New York Knicks' game against the Miami Heat on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Seated courtside, Morgan began vomiting in the third quarter, leading to a game delay of over ten minutes as staff attended to him and cleaned the area. He was subsequently escorted out of the arena in a wheelchair. The 56-year-old Morgan later addressed the situation from a hospital bed, attributing his sudden illness to food poisoning. He shared a photo on Instagram, smiling and giving a thumbs-up, with the caption: 

 "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!"

Demonstrating his characteristic humor, Morgan added: "More importantly, the Knicks are now 1- ... ."

The Knicks went on to win the game 116-95. A spokesperson for Madison Square Garden expressed well-wishes, stating, "We hope Tracy feels better ... ." 

Fans and fellow celebrities, including actor Ben Stiller and NFL star Robert Griffin III, sent messages of support on social media. Knicks player Josh Hart also commented, "We hope everything's good with Tracy ... . Avid, lifetime Knick fan ... ." 

This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of live events and the importance of prompt medical attention. Morgan's quick recovery and lighthearted response have been met with relief and support from fans and the entertainment community alike.