Golf legend Tiger Woods has announced that his beloved mother, Kultida Woods, has passed away at the age of 78. Tiger, 49, shared the news of his mother's death in an emotional social media post in which he thanked Kultida for being his "biggest fan and greatest supporter" throughout his career.

Tiger Woods' mother, Kultida Woods, died Tuesday at age 78. Woods announced the news through his social media channels Tuesday morning with no cause of death provided. "It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother,

The pro golfer is mourning the loss of his late mother, Kultida. Learn more about the woman who raised Tiger and his dad here.