Former Knicks Player Anthony Mason Fighting for His Life After Major Heart Attack

Former Knicks player Anthony Mason reportedly suffered a major heart attack today.

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Some very sad news to report. According to Peter Vecsey, former Knicks player Anthony Mason—who played in New York from 1991 through 1996—has experienced a major heart attack and is currently fighting for his life. Very few details are available as of right now, but Vecsey sent out this tweet a short time ago:

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Sickened 2 report, ex-Knick Anthony Mason fighting 4 life. Congestive heart failure, heart attack, 4 surgeries, last one 9 hrs. Sons by side

— Peter Vecsey (@PeterVecsey1) February 11, 2015

Mason is 48. He last played in the NBA back in 2003 with the Bucks. Stay tuned for further information.

UPDATE:

The Knicks just responded to the news about Mason:

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Anthony Mason and his family. #Knicks

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 11, 2015

[via @PeterVecsey1]

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