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WWE news: Ric Flair confirms second cancer diagnosis in 3 years
The post WWE news: Ric Flair confirms second cancer diagnosis in 3 years appeared first on ClutchPoints. It's unfortunate to say, but Ric Flair is gearing up for another real-life fight. The two-time WWE Hall of Famer told PEOPLE magazine he has been diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the second time in three years that he's faced the illness, SI reports. Advertisement Flair confirmed he'll begin treatment next week and thanked his supporters for the outpouring of concern. After initially denying health reports on social media to keep the matter private, he decided now was the time to share the news. 'I appreciate the concerns!' he said, grateful for the messages from fans who have followed his storied career. The wrestling icon has stared down death before. In 2017, Flair suffered multiple organ failures due to alcohol abuse. Doctors gave him just a 20 percent chance of surviving. He was placed in a medically induced coma, had part of his bowel removed, and received a pacemaker. 'I crashed in an airplane and broke my back, I've been hit by lightning,' Flair told PEOPLE back then. 'But this is totally different. Anything I've been through before is nothing like this.' Resilience in and out of the ring Flair's journey has been marked by both triumph and trauma. His struggles with health and addiction were at the center of the 2022 Peacock documentary Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair. Former partner Wendy Barlow discussed how deeply the physical and emotional toll affected him behind the scenes. Advertisement Even after everything, Flair returned to the ring for one last match in 2022. He teamed with son-in-law Andrade to defeat AEW stars Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal in a match that felt more like a tribute to his legacy than a battle for bragging rights. He most recently appeared on AEW's Collision on May 17, participating in a tribute to former NFL player and fellow wrestler Steve 'Mongo' McMichael. For decades, Ric Flair has been known for his style, bravado, and unforgettable performances. Now, once again, he's showing the same strength that made him a legend. Related: Rich Paul believes when it comes to competition, 'there is none' Related: Livvy Dunne reveals pitch she 'taught' boyfriend Paul Skenes
Newsweek
3 days ago
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WWE Legend Ric Flair Reveals He Has Skin Cancer
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 revealed to PEOPLE magazine that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. This marks the second time in three years the wrestling icon has faced the illness. "It's the second time in three years that I've been dealing with skin cancer," Flair stated. He confirmed, "I will be undergoing treatment next week." Flair had initially denied reports about his health on X this past Thursday to keep the diagnosis private. He was now ready to share the news, telling PEOPLE that he does, "Appreciate the concerns!" from his many fans. This is the latest in a series of significant health challenges for "The Nature Boy." Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Flair survived a near-fatal health crisis in August 2017. He was hospitalized for stomach pains, which quickly escalated to the early stages of kidney failure and near congestive heart failure, a result of past alcohol abuse. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation At the time, Flair's family was told he had only a 20% chance of surviving. He was placed in a medically induced coma, had part of his bowel removed, and had a pacemaker inserted. 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, later told PEOPLE that crisis was unlike any other he'd faced, including surviving a 1975 plane crash that broke his back. "I crashed in an airplane and broke my back, I've been hit by lightning," Flair said in 2017. "But this is totally different. Anything I've been through before is nothing like this." Flair's health struggles and past battles with alcohol addiction were a central focus of his 2022 Peacock documentary, "Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair." In the documentary, his former partner Wendy Barlow commented on how he coped with the immense physical and emotional pain. "I don't know how he survived. What he did was go back into Ric Flair, to be a character, so he didn't have to feel," Barlow said. Flair himself publicly thanked Barlow for her support through that period after they split in September 2024. "I'll Never Ever Be Able To Thank Her Enough For Standing By My Side Through My Terrible Health Crisis In 2017," Flair wrote at the time. "She Never Left My Side! And For That I Will Always Be Grateful!" More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
