A number of people are posting thoughts, prayers and support on social media for Tennessee Lady Vols head coach emeritus Pat Summitt.
Multiple sources confirm to 10News that Summitt is not doing well, and her family and friends are preparing to say goodbye.
The Pat Summitt Foundation put out the following statement on its website Sunday morning:
On behalf of Pat Summitt’s family, we acknowledge the past few days have been difficult for Pat as her early onset dementia, ‘Alzheimer’s Type,’ progresses. She is surrounded by those who mean the most to her and during this time, we ask for prayers for Pat and her family and friends, as well as your utmost respect and privacy. Thank you.
Many are using #PrayForPat on social media.
Can't find the words right now, only thing I can say is #PrayForPat! 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/ujUqzcrLz0
— Butch Jones (@UTCoachJones) June 26, 2016
There is no greater love than an expectation and a hug! That's what Pat held me to....U know my ❤️ for u will never falter.
— Holly Warlick (@HollyWarlick) June 27, 2016
Praying for legendary coach Pat Summitt and her family: https://t.co/euEIhmbfWV #PrayforPat
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) June 26, 2016
No coach has ever had a more profound and lasting impact on their sport than Pat Summitt. #PrayForPat
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) June 26, 2016
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Praying for Coach @patsummitt and her family tonight! #PrayforPat
— Josh Dobbs (@josh_dobbs1) June 26, 2016
Pat, you are in my thoughts & prayers. My dear trusted friend,May God be with you & your family. Your legacy will live forever. #PrayForPat
— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) June 26, 2016
Praying for @patsummitt. Sharing 19 yrs w her at UT was inspiring. I learned so much about coaching/leading/friendship from her #PrayForPat
— David Cutcliffe (@DavidCutcliffe) June 26, 2016
Hope you don't mind that I ask for prayers for a dear friend close to the end of her journey. Would mean a lot to her fam, Peace be w/ you❤️
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) June 25, 2016
We are ALL praying trust me. My heart is full of love. @RobinRoberts https://t.co/kJ3OesiEDF
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) June 25, 2016
One of the Best coaches of all time- and a great friend! Our prayers go out to Coach and her family. #PrayingForPat🙏🏽
— Coach Steve Spurrier (@SC_HBC) June 26, 2016
Her fight is our fight.
We. Back. Pat. #PrayForPat pic.twitter.com/SoJoijX8S1
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) June 26, 2016All prayers and good thoughts to @patsummitt ,her family, friends, the Lady Vols, and Vols family...blessed and honored to know "Coach Pat!"
— Charles Davis (@CFD22) June 26, 2016
Praying and pulling for Coach Pat Summitt. No coach has had a greater impact on his or her sport or university than she has. #PrayForPat
— UT President (@UTPresidentJoe) June 26, 2016
One of the nicest, most giving and classiest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. So hard to fathom this. #PrayForPat
— Rob Patrick (@RobPatrickUT) June 26, 2016
We need everyone who is a praying being to lock hands and #PrayForPat
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) June 26, 2016
Sending love and gratitude to an inspiring woman and great leader. @patsummitt https://t.co/edaryyOi8b
— Mayor Rogero (@MayorRogero) June 26, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to @patsummitt and her family. #WeBackPat #PrayForPat pic.twitter.com/ujdSoAvk6P
— Tennessee Smokies (@smokiesbaseball) June 26, 2016
Prayers up for The Great Pat Summitt...praying for the family as well. #PrayForPat #SMH #ThisDiseaseIsTheDevil
— Ron Slay (@RonSlay35) June 26, 2016
A legend, a mother, a friend. My thoughts and prayers to @patsummitt and family during this difficult time. #PrayForPat
— Kortney N. Dunbar (@KDXIII_) June 26, 2016
Love & support to Pat Summit, her family & loved ones. #PrayForPat
— Kenny Smith (@TheJetOnTNT) June 26, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with @patsummitt and the @LadyVol_Hoops family. #PrayForPat pic.twitter.com/naaxhWPInR
— NOTRE DAME WBB (@ndwbb) June 26, 2016
Praying for Pat Summitt.
— Ron Jaworski (@jawsespn) June 26, 2016
An amazing pioneer.
Praying🙏🏾 this Sunday morning for Coach Pat Summitt who's reportedly in hospital in critical condition. An awesome coach and better person💯
— MarkJonesESPN (@MarkJonesESPN) June 26, 2016
For multiple generations, Pat Summitt has been among most universally admired people in sports. Wishing the best to her family and friends.
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) June 26, 2016