Celebrities send well-wishes to Tracy Morgan on Twitter following six-vehicle crash
Tracy Morgan is in critical condition
after a six-vehicle crash on the New Jersey turnpike on Saturday left comedian James "Jimmy Mack" McNair dead. Morgan's assistant Jeffrey Millea, and comedian Ardie Fuqua Jr. are also listed as being in critical condition. Morgan will reportedly remain in hospital for weeks after undergoing surgery.
Kevin Roper, a 35-year-old Wal-Mart truck driver from Georgia, has been charged with crashing into Morgan's vehicle after turning himself in. He was released on a bail of $50,000 on Saturday and is expected to appear in court on Monday.
As Morgan recuperates, a number of his celebrity pals have been sending him their good wishes on Twitter. Here is a round-up of tweets from the stars who are thinking of him:
Even in critical condition Tracy Morgan is funnier than you. Pray for Tracy. http://t.co/yUy9lQyq2L
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) June 7, 2014
Sending prayers to Tracy Morgan and all involved in the accident!! We never know what can happen at anytime! http://t.co/AnWSWOaV4Q
— Diddy (@iamdiddy) June 7, 2014
Sending best thoughts to Tracy Morgan, injured in an auto accident last night. A real gentleman and hilariously funny. (RT w/correction)
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) June 7, 2014
.@RealTracyMorgan My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please get well soon. pic.twitter.com/YPURcyyQfu
— Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) June 7, 2014
I send angels and prayers to Tracy Morgan. Pls hang in there. 🙏. http://t.co/LrIdogkupr
— Mary J. Blige (@maryjblige) June 7, 2014
Love you homie.. Hang in there! @RealTracyMorgan
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) June 7, 2014
this is horrific. praying for tracy and his family. god bless http://t.co/uUz0tE8jvs
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) June 7, 2014
Sending prayers tonight to @RealTracyMorgan and his family and all those involved in that horrible car accident.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) June 8, 2014
Get well soon to my brother @tracymorgan y'all please pray for him
— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) June 7, 2014
Please pray for Tracy Morgan.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) June 7, 2014
Please pray for everyone involved in this mornings terrible accident keep them in your heart and send love for all the families affected .
— George Lopez (@georgelopez) June 7, 2014
@RealTracyMorgan get better fast .. You have most positive thoughts !!!!!!
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) June 8, 2014
Sending prayers and love to @RealTracyMorgan & all injured in the NJ accident. I'm pulling for you brother.
— Dulé Hill (@DuleHill) June 7, 2014
come on @RealTracyMurray @ARDIEFUQUA @harrisstanton you can survive this! sending prayers.
— Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) June 7, 2014
Strength & Speedy Recovery to @RealTracyMorgan who survived a massive car crash this morn.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) June 7, 2014
I'm from NJ. For the Turnpike to be closed for hours is incredibly, frighteningly rare. I love you @RealTracyMorgan . No more comics God.
— Jay Mohr (@jaymohr37) June 7, 2014
Sending love to @ARDIEFUQUA, @RealTracyMorgan @HarrisStanton and the family and friends of Jimmy Mack.
— Todd Barry (@toddbarry) June 7, 2014
NO! @RealTracyMorgan is in critical condition: http://t.co/fmFMxUpjx1 I love you, Tray. Please make it through this. Lots left to do, sir...
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) June 7, 2014
Saying a prayer for @RealTracyMorgan
— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) June 7, 2014
Morgan, who had been returning from a standup gig at Delaware's Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in a limo bus, was "more responsive" on Sunday, according to his spokesman. The 45-year-old "30 Rock" star was airlifted to the hospital after suffering a broken femur, nose and ribs.