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Tiger Woods' Mother, Kultida Woods, Passes Away At 80

Golf sensation Tiger Woods, left, poses with his mother Kultida while holding his trophy and key to a new car after winning the Asian Honda Classic in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997. (

Kultida Woods, the mother of golf legend Tiger Woods, passed away at the age of 80. Tiger announced her death on social media, describing her as a 'force of nature' and his biggest supporter throughout his career. Kultida, also known as 'Tida,' played a significant role in shaping Tiger's discipline and fighting spirit.

She met Tiger's father, Earl Woods, while working as a civilian secretary in the U.S. Army office in Bangkok. The couple moved to the United States, where Tiger was born in 1975. Earl introduced Tiger to golf, while Kultida instilled discipline and supported him unwaveringly.

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