Tracy Morgan
In 2014, actor-comedian Tracy Morgan was airlifted to a hospital in New Jersey with a broken leg and femur, a broken nose and several broken ribs after a Mercedes Sprinter minibus he was in was involved in a six-vehicle crash in New Jersey.
The crash killed Morgan’s friend and collaborator, 62-year-old comedian James McNair. A turning point for Morgan, he took to Twitter in June to reflect on the devastating car accident he was in five years ago.
Five years ago tonight, me and my friends, Jimmy Mac, Jeff, @ARDIEFUQUA, @HarrisStanton, Ty, & Joceleyn were in a horrific accident. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss my friend Jimmy Mac, who sadly lost his life that night. I love you Jimmy.
— Tracy Morgan (@TracyMorgan) June 6, 2019
I thank GOD for my family. I am eternally grateful for the love and support they give me. My wife, daughter, sons, and friends are what got me back on my feet. I live every day trying to do right by them and make the most of this second chance.
— Tracy Morgan (@TracyMorgan) June 6, 2019
I am emotional right now so bear with me but I also have to thank my professional family. The folks at @TBSNetwork who got me back doing what I love to do best, entertaining people. MY YODA, Lorne Michaels. Going back to @nbcsnl was the first time I knew I would be ok.
— Tracy Morgan (@TracyMorgan) June 6, 2019
Finally, I have to shout out my reps Steve Smooke, Matt Frost, Mark Landesman, Jessica Mooney, Ben Morelli & Lewis Kay, who stand by me always. Love you all!! God Bless and please spread love and kindness to one another.
— Tracy Morgan (@TracyMorgan) June 6, 2019
