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Family: Ex-Vols coach Summitt's health declining

Athletes and coaches took to social media Sunday morning to offer support for Pat Summitt amid a report that the legendary basketball coach's health is declining.

The Knoxville News Sentinel, citing a source, reported early Sunday morning that Summitt, who has been living with early-onset dementia, Alzheimer's type, is "struggling" and that her family is "preparing for the worst."

"I don't think anybody knows whether she will last a day, a month or a year," the source told the News Sentinel.

The News Sentinel's report prompted an outpouring of reaction on Twitter. Sports figures such as Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs, former Volunteers football coach David Cutcliffe, WNBA star DeLisha Milton-Jones and "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts tweeted their prayers for Summitt.