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Snoop Dogg, Lynda Carter & More React To Buffalo Player Damar Hamlin's Shocking Collapse

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By Fiyin Olowokandi on January 3, 2023 at 8:13 AM EST

The world is coming together to pray for NFL star Damar Hamlin!

Fans of the sport and beyond have been sending well-wishes to the Buffalo Bills' safety after the 24-year-old collapsed. The unfortunate incident occurred while the young player played against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, January 2.

Millions of viewers helplessly watched the shocking scenes on the field involving Hamlin's transfer to an ambulance. Following the event, celebrities are using their platforms to pray for good news.

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Music And Hollywood Stars React To Damar Hamlin's Tragic Condition

Nothing brings people together like desperate times. When tragedy strikes, our favorite celebrities help through generous donations and spreading the word.

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Stars send love to Damar Hamlin after collapse
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Now, these stars are lending their voices to boost awareness and show love about the sad incident that occurred on Monday Night Football. Snoop Dogg, a hip-hop icon that needs no introduction, shared a picture of the Bills player on his Instagram page.

The image captured the 24-year-old mid-scream, presumably celebrating a win as he donned his team's football gear on a field.

This beautiful snap of the athlete was captioned with the words "pray for Damar Hamlin" boldly written in all caps. Given the clear message, the "Drop It Like It's Hot" artist kept his caption simple with a prayer hand and fist bump emoji.

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Touched by his plea for support, over three thousand people flooded the comment section with their prayers for the Pennsylvania native. Next on the celebrity list was a more vocal individual, one of America's favorite actors Josh Gad.

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The entertainer, beloved by millions for voicing Olaf in Disney's hit "Frozen" franchise, expressed his heartache over Hamlin's incident. The 41-year-old Florida native candidly poured out his thoughts on Twitter.

"I am sick to my stomach right now watching this Bills game," the Hollywood sensation penned in the early hours of January 3. In a second tweet, "The Wedding Ringer" star stated that it might be difficult for him to continue watching football after Hamlin's shocking incident.

The actor's post read: "Not sure how to watch this game and enjoy it after tonight." Lynda Carter, a former title holder of Miss World USA, also sent her love to the 24-year-old and his family on Twitter.

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The "Wonder Woman" live-action TV series appeared to be a fan of the team as her message noted that Buffalo Bills had experienced many problems. The 71-year-old Arizona native wrote: "Buffalo has been through too much in the last 12 months. Rooting for @HamlinIsland and his loved ones. 💙❤️"

The support for Hamlin did not end there as "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Phaedra Parks showed some love on Instagram. The reality TV star shared the Pennsylvania native's picture alongside a sweet caption.

The 49-year-old noted that her prayers were with Hamlin and his team. However, the Georgia native pointed out that the athlete's life was more significant than any game. Naturally, her fans agreed.

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Fellow Athletes Show Their Support On Social Media

Former NFL star, Ryan Clark, touched the hearts of thousands during his ESPN show. A brief clip of his empathic message was shared on Dwayne Wade's Instagram Stories, who praised the 43-year-old. In the post, Clark addressed the situation by reminding viewers that their focus should be on Hamlin's health.

The sports broadcaster said: "I think the first thing: This is about Damar Hamlin. It's about a young man at 24 years old, that was living his dream. That, a few hours ago, was getting ready to play the biggest game of his NFL career."

Ciara's husband, Russell Wilson, a quarterback for the Denver Broncos, similarly expressed his support for Hamlin on his Instagram Story. The 34-year-old shared a black-and-white picture from the unfortunate incident.

In the snap, several players gathered around the field on their knees to presumably pray for their injured companion. In a statement shared by Roger Goodell, the NFL Commissioner explained Hamlin's condition.

According to the 63-year-old, the Bills safety player received "immediate medical attention" after collapsing on the field. He was treated by medical staff from the team and local paramedics before being transferred to a hospital.

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At the moment, Hamlin remains in critical condition, and updates about his health will be provided by the NFL. As for the game, the NFL Players Association agreed to postpone the match.

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