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Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Legend Ric Flair Gives Major Cancer Battle Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has shared a fantastic and positive update on his recent health battle. In a new social media post on Tuesday, "The Nature Boy" announced that he is now cancer-free. The news was met with a wave of relief and celebration from the wrestling community. It comes after a month of concern and sometimes conflicting reports about his condition. "I'm Now Cancer Free!" In a post on his X account, Flair was direct and triumphant in his announcement. He thanked the medical team that has been treating him. Thank You Academic Alliance In Dermatology! I'm Now Cancer Free! WOOOOO! — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) July 22, 2025 "Thank You Academic Alliance In Dermatology! I'm Now Cancer Free! WOOOOO!" Flair wrote. This announcement is the culmination of a health journey that has been playing out in the public eye for the past month. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Confusing Road to Confirmation Concerns for Flair's health first arose in June when his son-in-law, wrestling promoter and podcaster Conrad Thompson, stated that Flair had a cancerous spot removed from his skin. Flair initially denied these reports, stating he did not have cancer "of any kind." Ric Flair speaks onstage at The Roast of Ric Flair at Nashville Fairgrounds on July 29, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ric Flair speaks onstage at The Roast of Ric Flair at Nashville Fairgrounds on July 29, 2022 in Nashville, magazine later reported that Flair's denial was an attempt to keep his diagnosis private until he was ready to share the news. Flair eventually confirmed to the outlet that he was indeed battling skin cancer for the second time in three years and would be undergoing treatment and surgery. The situation led him to cancel a recent appearance at the ATL Comic Convention, which heightened concern among his fans. A Lifetime Of Defying The Odds This is the latest in a long line of serious health battles that Ric Flair has miraculously overcome. In 1975, a plane crash broke his back in three places, and doctors told him he would never wrestle again. He returned to the ring in just a few months. In 2017, he faced a near-death experience when he was placed in a medically induced coma due to complications from a bowel obstruction and was given a very low chance of survival. He defied the odds again. He even claimed his doctor informed him he had a heart attack during his 2022 retirement match, a fact he was unaware of at the time. This latest victory over cancer is another chapter in the resilient life of one of wrestling's toughest and most iconic figures. The 16-time world champion has once again proven his legendary fighting spirit. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
WWE legend Ric Flair announces he's cancer free just weeks after asking for fans' prayers in worrying health update
WWE icon Ric Flair has confirmed he is "now cancer free" after being diagnosed with skin cancer earlier this summer. The retired American wrestler had posted about undergoing surgery earlier this month. 3 3 In June, Flair had bravely revealed this was his second diagnosis of skin cancer in three years. Now, he's posted a positive health update on social media. Writing on X, he said: "Thank You Academic Alliance In Dermatology! I'm Now Cancer Free! WOOOOO!" Flair also uploaded a photo of him sat in a treatment chair with patches over his left forearm and the left-side of his forehead. The 16-time WWE champion had denied his diagnosis in May. He initially wrote on X: "I'm Sorry People Have Been Misled By Social Media, But I Don't Have Cancer Of Any Kind. Thank You For Your Concerns And For Everyone Reaching Out. "I Am Absolutely Fine, And Unfortunately, You'll Have To Live And Put Up With Me For Another 25 Years!' He then bravely revealed his situation in an interview with People in June. 3 That month he was forced to miss a scheduled meet-and-greet event at a Mississippi wellness clinic, citing "health issues" he needed to "attend to". Then, earlier this month, Flair had asked fans for their prayers before undergoing surgery. The 76-year-old posted a selfie and a picture of his stomach - which appeared to have a number of stitches in. Alongside the photos, he wrote on X: "Surgery coming up. Keep me in your prayers. It's all fragile." Flair was also hospitalised in August 2017 after experiencing stomach pains, which led to him being put in a medically induced coma. He was in the early stages of kidney failure and had a low chance of survival, but recovered. 'The Nature Boy' was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2008 by Triple H, becoming the first active wrestler to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame. The day after, Flair wrestled at WrestleMania XXIV in Orlando, Florida, losing to Shawn Michaels, forcing Flair to retire. He continued wrestling in other promotions, including TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling) from 2010 to 2011. In July 2022, he participated in a final match at Starrcast V, marking his return to the ring after his WWE retirement, which was dubbed "Ric Flair's Last Match."
