WWE legend Ric Flair announces he's cancer free just weeks after asking for fans' prayers in worrying health update
The retired American wrestler had posted about undergoing surgery earlier this month.
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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.
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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."
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