💔 BREAKING: Angel Reese Makes Emotional Plea for Help After Mother’s Tragic Accident — “I’m Out of Money After Her First Brain Surgery”
💔 BREAKING: Angel Reese Makes Emotional Plea for Help After Mother’s Tragic Accident — “I’m Out of Money After Her First Brain Surgery”
In a heartbreaking turn of events off the court, WNBA rising star Angel Reese has publicly revealed a devastating family emergency — and is now reaching out for support in a raw, emotional plea that has stunned the basketball community.
The LSU alum took to social media late Thursday night, sharing that her mother, Angel Webb Reese, suffered a severe accident earlier this month and recently underwent emergency brain surgery. “She was everything to me. My biggest cheerleader. And now I’m watching her fight for her life,” Reese wrote in an Instagram story, accompanied by a photo of her holding her mother’s hand in a hospital bed.
The emotional gravity of the situation deepened as Reese confessed: “I’ve spent everything I had on her first surgery. I’m out of money. I don’t know how I’m going to afford what comes next — the rehab, the medications, the second operation they say she needs.”
The news sparked a flood of reactions from teammates, fans, and fellow athletes — including Caitlin Clark, Reese’s longtime college rival turned WNBA colleague. Clark shared Reese’s post with a heart emoji and wrote: “Family comes first. Let’s rally for Angel.”
While the two players have famously been pitted against each other in headlines for their on-court rivalry — most notably during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Championship — today, Clark’s gesture of solidarity reminded fans that real life goes beyond the game.
WNBA teams, advocacy groups, and fans are now reportedly mobilizing to offer Reese support. A GoFundMe campaign set up by a close family friend has already raised over $100,000 in under 24 hours. Reese’s management confirmed the funds will be used strictly for her mother’s medical care.
The 22-year-old Chicago Sky forward is also expected to miss a few upcoming games. The team has issued a brief statement saying: “Our hearts are with Angel and her family. She is taking time off to be by her mother’s side. The entire Sky organization stands behind her.”
The tragic news comes during what was supposed to be the most exciting season of Reese’s young career — her first full year in the WNBA, following a historic college run that made her one of the most recognizable faces in women’s basketball. Her unexpected plea is now casting a harsh light on the financial realities many athletes still face — even at the highest levels.
Fans from across the country are expressing outrage that a rising star like Reese would find herself in such a desperate financial position so early in her career.
As Reese’s emotional message continues to circulate, it’s clear that this is more than just a sports story — it’s a powerful moment of humanity, vulnerability, and the desperate need for community support in times of crisis.
