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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.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ric Flair Shuts Down Nasty Internet Rumor
Ric Flair is fine. Woo! The wrestling icon was the subject of a nasty, but thankfully false rumor on social media this week. With bad news dropping about about some of the most recognizable people in the world almost every day. It was great to get some good news for a change. Getty Images North America Over the past few days, rumors spread that Flair was battling cancer. Thankfully, the wrestling icon took to X to shut down the rumor. As the family member of cancer survivors and some that the disease has claimed, it is always great to hear when someone is cancer-free–or in this case–not afflicted at all. Advertisement Fans didn't need to wait long for confirmation. Flair hopped on social media, posted a message in all caps, and made it clear he's not just doing okay—he's feeling great. Rumors claimed Flair had cancer. Flair directly denied this on X. The 16-time champ said he's feeling 'BETTER THAN EVER.' Flair's post immediately reassured fans and went viral. For anyone even remotely plugged into wrestling, Flair's health is more than a footnote—it's personal. He's been part of the fabric of the sport for five decades. And with the weight of so many real-life tragedies in pro wrestling over the years, news like this travels fast and stings hard. The relief in knowing it was false is something most fans shared together in real time. Flair, 76, has been the subject of a few interesting wrestling-related concepts since WrestleMania 41. Advertisement He came to his daughter Charlotte Flair's defense following her loss to Tiffany Stratton at the Showcase of Immortals. Charlotte has been the target of increasingly nasty jeers from the WWE Universe, but her dad wanted to set the record straight about what's important in his profession. His presence after WrestleMania 41 also took on another layer of significance. At the same event, John Cena broke Flair's record for most world championships, and the Nature Boy again took to social media to congratulate the G.O.A.T. You can read that as grace, pride, or just Ric doing Ric things. But the underlying theme is the same—he's still here, still engaged, and still reminding us why legends like him never fade out of the conversation. Advertisement If there's one thing the wrestling world has taught us, it's that rumors, like gimmicks, can spiral fast. Flair's quick response turned a potentially scary moment into a celebratory one. And while the talk around Charlotte, Cena, and Flair's legacy will continue, it's good to know Ric's voice is still loud enough to cut through the noise himself. That may be the most Nature Boy thing of all. Related: WWE and AEW Legends Mourn Death of Former 'Horseman,' NFL Hall of Famer Related: John Cena Sends Nasty Message to the WWE Universe About Logan Paul
