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The Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
WWE legend Ric Flair asks for fan's prayers in worrying health update during cancer fight
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has bravely asked for "prayers" after sharing a concerning health update with his fans. The wrestling icon revealed that his skin cancer was back for the second time last month. Flair later shared a post ensuring that he was "on the mend", but it now appears that his health has taken another turn. On Monday, Flair shared a brief message on social media along with a picture that left some fans worried. The 76-year-old posted a selfie and a picture of his stomach - which appeared to have a number of sutures in from a previous surgery. Taking to X, he wrote: "Surgery coming up. Keep me in your prayers. It's all fragile." It's unclear whether the latest health update is related to his ongoing battle with skin cancer. The 'Nature Boy' is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers with his daughter, Charlotte, following in his footsteps. He first declared his retirement in 2008 after losing to Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24, but has frequently returned in rare appearances. 5 5 5 In the years since, Flair has tragically suffered with a number of significant health issues. In 2017, the 16-time WWE champion was in a coma for 11 days and reportedly near death after his intestine ruptured. Inside Ric Flair's amazing love life A few hours later, Flair suffered early stages of kidney failure and came close to congestive heart failure as a result of alcohol abuse. Flair's family were told he only had 20 per cent odds of surviving while he was put in a medically induced coma. The former Intercontinental Champion's doctors later removed part of his bowel and inserted a pacemaker as he regained consciousness. Flair is the only WWE superstar to have been inducted into the Hall of Fame twice. He was first inducted in 2008 for his individual career, before making it again four years later as a member of The Four Horsemen. The North Carolina native continued to wrestle well into his 60s and made an appearance at 2019's Wrestlemania 35. His son Reid tragically died of a drug overdose in 2013. 5
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
WWE legend Ric Flair, 76, asks for 'prayers' as he shares troubling health update
WWE legend Ric Flair has asked for 'prayers' after sharing a concerning health update with his fans. The wrestling icon has been worse for wear in recent times and, last month, revealed that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer for the 'second time in three years'. He later shared a post with fans ensuring that he was 'on the mend' however it now appears that his health has taken another turn. On Monday, Flair shared a brief message to his fans along with a picture that left some fans concerned. Taking to X, he wrote: 'Surgery Coming Up. Keep Me In Your Prayers. It's All Fragile' along with a selfie and a photo of his stomach - which appeared to have a number of sutures in from a previous surgery. It's unclear whether the latest health update is related to his ongoing battle with skin cancer. Flair, 76, shared a picture with fans and asked them to 'keep me in your prayers' Earlier in the month, Flair had shared another selfie with his fans along with the caption: 'On The Mend!' In a recent post, he revealed that he would have to miss a scheduled meet-and-greet event at a Mississippi wellness clinic due to his health. The 'Nature Boy' is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers with his daughter, Charlotte, following in his footsteps. He first declared that he would be retiring in 2008 after losing to Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24 but has continuously returned to WWE in rare appearances. In the years since, Flair has tragically suffered with a number of significant health issues. In 2017, he was in a coma for 11 days and reportedly near death after his intestine ruptured. Flair had been hospitalized with stomach pains and just a few hours later suffered early stages of kidney failure. He also came close to congestive heart failure as a result of alcohol abuse. Despite his family being told he only had a 20 percent chance of surviving, Flair eventually recovered after being placed into a medically induced coma and having an obstructed piece of bowel surgically removed. In 2019, he was rushed to the emergency room after reportedly suffering a 'very serious' medical emergency. He later underwent successful heart surgery at the Atlanta hospital. The 'Nature Boy' is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time Boasting 16 WWE world championship titles, Flair cemented himself as one of the greatest icons of the ring. He is also the only WWE Superstar to have been inducted into the Hall of Fame twice. As a high schooler in Wisconsin in the late 1960s Flair participated in interscholastic wrestling, football, and track, but by 1972 he was trying to make a name for himself in theatrical wrestling. Known as 'Nature Boy,' Flair rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with the WCW and the WWF (now the WWE), and he ultimately headlined Wrestlemania VIII in 1992. Flair continued to wrestle well into his 60s and recently made an appearance at 2019's Wrestlemania 35.
News.com.au
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Ric Flair, 76, gives worrying health update on cancer diagnosis
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has issued a worrying new health update after being diagnosed with skin cancer. Earlier this month, Flair revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer for the 'second time in three years'. Flair has now announced he has been forced to miss a scheduled meet-and-greet event at a Mississippi wellness clinic on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) as he continues his cancer treatment. Flair took to X to post an emotional update after postponing the same event for the second time in recent weeks. The 76-year-old wrote: 'To all my dear friends and fans, I am so sorry, that I will not be able to see you on Tuesday. 'I have health issues, that I need to attend to. As I have procrastinated putting my health first in the past, melanoma, I have found out, is nothing to play with. 'I promise to see you ASAP. Please continue to love Ric Flair, as Ric Flair loves you.' The 16-time WWE champion had denied his diagnosis in recent weeks before bravely revealing his situation in an interview with People. Flair is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time having shared the ring with some of the sport's biggest legends. The 'Nature Boy' has previously dealt with significant health issues, as this is the second time he's had skin cancer. Back in August 2017, the ex-WWE Champion was hospitalised with stomach pains. A few hours later, Flair suffered early stages of kidney failure and came close to congestive heart failure as a result of alcohol abuse. Flair's family were told he only had 20 per cent odds of surviving while he was put in a medically induced coma. The former Intercontinental Champion's doctors later removed part of his bowel and inserted a pacemaker as he regained consciousness. Flair is the only WWE superstar to have been inducted into the Hall of Fame twice. He was first inducted in 2008 for his individual career before making it again four years later as a member of The Four Horsemen. The North Carolina native continued to wrestle well into his 60s and made an appearance at 2019's WrestleMania 35. Flair has periodically made appearances at wrestling events, many times performing alongside his daughter Charlotte, who is now a major WWE star. His son Reid tragically died of a drug overdose in 2013.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
WWE legend Ric Flair, 76, gives concerning update on skin cancer diagnosis
WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling icon Ric Flair will miss a scheduled meet-and-greet event at a Mississippi wellness clinic on Tuesday a s he continues to undergo treatment for skin cancer. This is the second time Flair has postponed the event. 'To All My Dear Friends And Fans- I Am So Sorry, That I Will Not Be Able To See You Tuesday,' Flair wrote on X, capitalizing the first letter of each word. 'I Have Health Issues, That I Need To Attend To. As I Have Procrastinated Putting My Health First In The Past. Melanoma, I Have Found Out, Is Nothing To Play With. I Promise To See You ASAP. Please Continue To Love Ric Flair Drip, As @_RicFlairDrip Loves You.' The 76-year-old Flair had denied his diagnosis in recent weeks before acknowledging his situation in an interview with People. 'It's the second time in three years that I've been dealing with skin cancer,' he told People. 'I will be undergoing treatment next week.' The 'Nature Boy' is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers with his daughter, Charlotte, following in his footsteps. He first declared that he would be retiring in 2008 after losing to Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24 but has continuously returned to WWE in rare appearances. In the years since, Flair has tragically suffered with a number of significant health issues. In 2017, he was in a coma for 11 days and reportedly near death after his intestine ruptured. Flair had been hospitalized with stomach pains and just a few hours later suffered early stages of kidney failure. He also came close to congestive heart failure as a result of alcohol abuse. Despite his family being told he only had a 20 percent chance of surviving, Flair eventually recovered after being placed into a medically induced coma and having an obstructed piece of bowel surgically removed. In 2019, he was rushed to the emergency room after reportedly suffering a 'very serious' medical emergency. He later underwent successful heart surgery at the Atlanta hospital. In his book, 'Ric Flair: To Be the Man,' he admitted to suffering from alcoholic cardiomyopathy, which is a heart problem caused by prolonged alcohol abuse. 'I had one vice,' Flair told Sports Illustrated in 2017. 'I'm not going to point my finger at anybody else. My vice was drinking. I didn't have any pain issues, addiction problems, marijuana, cocaine, nothing like that. It's a fact that I kept myself up all night and always had a good time.' Flair married his fifth wife Wendy Barlow in 2018, however the couple split in September 2024. When announcing their separation, Flair thanked his longtime partner for being by his side throughout his health crises. Boasting 16 WWE world championship titles, Flair cemented himself as one of the greatest icons of the ring. He is also the only WWE Superstar to have been inducted into the Hall of Fame twice. As a high schooler in Wisconsin in the late 1960s Flair participated in interscholastic wrestling, football, and track, but by 1972 he was trying to make a name for himself in theatrical wrestling. Known as 'Nature Boy,' Flair rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with the WCW and the WWF (now the WWE), and he ultimately headlined Wrestlemania VIII in 1992. Flair continued to wrestle well into his 60s and recently made an appearance at 2019's Wrestlemania 35. Flair has periodically made appearances at wrestling events, many times performing alongside his daughter Charlotte, who is now a major WWE star. His son Reid died of a drug overdose in 2013.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Ric Flair, 76, gives worrying health update on skin cancer diagnosis as he is forced to pull out of fan event
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has issued a worrying new health update on his skin cancer diagnosis. Flair will miss a scheduled meet-and-greet event at a Mississippi wellness clinic on Tuesday as he continues cancer treatment. 3 3 Flair took to X to post an emotional update after being diagnosed with skin cancer for the second time. The 76-year-old wrote, while capitalising every word: "To All My Dear Friends And Fans- I Am So Sorry, That I Will Not Be Able To See You Tuesday. "I Have Health Issues, That I Need To Attend To. As I Have Procrastinated Putting My Health First In The Past. "Melanoma, I Have Found Out, Is Nothing To Play With. I Promise To See You ASAP. Please Continue To Love Ric Flair Drip, As @_RicFlairDrip Loves You." Flair had denied his diagnosis in recent weeks before bravely revealing his situation in an interview with People. Flair is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time having shared the ring with some of the sport's biggest legends. The Nature Boy has previously dealt with significant health issues. Back in August 2017, the ex-WWE Champion was hospitalised with stomach pains. 3 A few hours later the North Carolina native suffered early stages of kidney failure and came close to congestive heart failure as a result of alcohol abuse. Flair's family were told he only had 20 per cent odds of surviving while he was put in a medically induced coma. The former Intercontinental Champion's doctors later removed part of his bowel and inserted a pacemaker as he regained consciousness. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
