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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam keeping Pat Summitt in his prayers

Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt reacts to a play against Florida during the second round of SEC Tournament play in Nashville on Friday March 4, 2011.
Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt reacts to a play against Florida during the second round of SEC Tournament play in Nashville on Friday March 4, 2011. Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt reacts to a play against Florida during the second round of SEC Tournament play in Nashville on Friday March 4, 2011.

NASHVILLE – Gov. Bill Haslam added his prayers Monday to others concerned about the health of former University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt.

Summitt, 64, is suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and she is “struggling” as her family, friends and former players rally around her, according to source familiar with her condition.

“I join every Tennessean in praying for Pat,” Haslam said.

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