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Wrestling icon Ric Flair reveals cancer diagnosis
Ric Flair has revealed that his skin cancer has returned for the second time in three years.
The wrestling legend, 76, revealed that he is set to begin treatment next week, only a few years after he was diagnosed the first time.
'It's the second time in three years that I've been dealing with skin cancer.
'I will be undergoing treatment next week,' he told People.
The wrestler has struggled with ill health over the years and in 2017, he was hospitalised with early-stage kidney failure and close to congestive heart failure.
It was revealed at the time that this was due to alcohol abuse, and his family members were reportedly told he only had a 20% chance of survival.
Part of his bowel was removed, a pacemaker was inserted, and the star was put in a medically induced coma to heal.
After recovery, Flair has referred to the time as 'My Terrible Health Crisis In 2017'.
The WWE Hall of Famer, who is recognised as a 16-time world champion.
He previously wrestled his 'last match' in July 2022, but has since made it clear he'd like to do more. More Trending
Flair scared fans earlier this year with some thinking he 'wanted to die in the ring' as he revealed he wanted to wrestle in AEW.
He claimed that his attempt to return to the ring was thwarted as boss Tony Khan snubbed the idea after learning he was 'on blood thinners'.
'He wouldn't let me in the ring,' Flair – who first retired in 2008 after losing to Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania – told the Five Star Podcast.
Asked if he has 'one more match' left in him, the veteran wrestler said: 'Hell yeah, I do!'
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