Tyrese calls for prayers as his mother is in a coma suffering from COVID-19 and pneumonia

Tyrese and mother Priscilla Murray in 2003; Maury Phillips/WireImage

Tyrese is calling on his fans to pray for his mother, whom he says was placed in an induced coma after being hospitalized with pneumonia and COVID-19.

The Fast & Furious franchise star posted several Instagram updates Sunday as he held vigil at the hospital hoping his mom, Priscilla Murray, will recover. He explained that he was on a film set when he got “the worst phone call I’ve ever gotten.” He added, “I need prayers, the most sincere prayers from you prayer warriors.”

In a 15-minute video shared Sunday night, the actor/singer gave fans an extended update from inside the