In light of the news Tuesday that David Feherty’s son, Shey, died from of an overdose on his 29th birthday over the weekend, the NBC Sports and Golf Channel personality has received an outpouring of love and support from big names both inside and out of the golf world.
Feherty released the tragic news himself on Twitter, and there has been no shortage of condolences left in response, with everyone from Gary Player to pop superstar Niall Horan reaching out.
My first born son is gone from me, dying from an overdose on his 29th birthday. Bless his sweet heart, I will fight on.
— David Feherty (@Fehertwit) August 1, 2017
David, so terribly sad to hear this tragic loss. Vivienne, my family & I send our condolences, love and support during this difficult time.
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) August 1, 2017
Sorry to hear the sad news from @Fehertwit family loss today. Best wishes to you Guys.
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) August 1, 2017
So sorry to hear of your tragic loss Fehert. Thinking of you and your family.
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) August 1, 2017
I am so sorry to hear this horrible news… you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
— Paula Creamer (@ThePCreamer) August 1, 2017
Sad to hear. Thoughts and prayers with you and the family David
— Tony Finau Golf (@tonyfinaugolf) August 1, 2017
Prayers man
— John Peterson (@JohnPetersonPGA) August 1, 2017
Absolutely gutted for your family.
— Aron Price (@aronpricePGA) August 1, 2017
So sorry for your loss David. The Cooks send our most heartfelt condolences..
— John Cook (@johncookgolf) August 1, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Shey's passing. My thoughts and prayers are well th you and your family.
— Dicky Pride (@DickyPride) August 1, 2017
Be strong David. So sorry to hear that news. No parent or human for that matter wants to hear that tragic news. Your friends are with you!
— Len Mattiace (@LenMattiace) August 1, 2017
My friend, I'm so sorry to here the news of your son. My is hurting for you and your family. May the love of Christ comfort U all.
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) August 1, 2017
Prayers for you and your family. No family deserves to go through losing a child
— Tommy Gainey (@TwoGlovesGolf) August 1, 2017
The Snedeker's will be praying for you during this very difficult time – we are so sorry for your loss
— mandy snedeker (@MandySnedeker) August 1, 2017
Really sad and sorry to read of this news Fehrt – thinking of you all
— Paul McGinley (@mcginleygolf) August 1, 2017
So sorry to hear the news Fehert.
— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) August 1, 2017
Thoughts are with David and his family at this terrible time. @Fehertwit
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 1, 2017
Sending you love and healing David. Here for you if you need anything…
— Kunal Nayyar (@kunalnayyar) August 1, 2017
Awful news David. Prayers for you being sent by many.
— ted scott (@jtedscott) August 2, 2017
Oh, David. Gutted. No words. Thinking of you and love you, man.
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) August 1, 2017
A real pleasure to meet you recently David .Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time
— Royal Birkdale Golf (@RoyalBirkdale_) August 1, 2017
Thank you all so much for your messages. To be surrounded by such love is of great comfort to me at this time
— David Feherty (@Fehertwit) August 1, 2017
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