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Tiger Woods Announces the Death of His Mother at 78

“She was quick with the needle and a laugh,” the golfer wrote in a social media post.

Tiger Woods’ mother, Kultida Woods, has died at age 78, the golf star announced on Tuesday. In a heartfelt post on X, the 15-time major champion shared that his mother, known as Tida, was his “biggest fan.”“My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable,” Woods wrote in a statement. “She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible.” He added: “She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie. Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. Love you Mom.” Kultida Woods was in attendance for her son’s TGL indoor golf league match in Florida just last Monday, Jan. 27, and the cause of her death is not yet clear. The 49-year old’s mother was originally from Thailand, where she met his father Earl Woods during his military tour in 1968. The pair were married by 1969 and remained so until his death in 2006. Tiger Woods has previously described his mother as the “enforcer” in a 2017 interview with USA Today. “She’s a very tough, tough old lady, very demanding. She was the hand, she was the one, I love her so much, but she was tough. There was zero negotiation,” he said.

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