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Newsweek
6 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Forced To Cancel Appearance Amid Cancer Battle
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 provided a new update regarding his ongoing battle with skin cancer. On Monday morning, "The Nature Boy" announced via social media that he has been forced to cancel a scheduled appearance for this week. He explained that he needs to prioritize his health and focus on his treatment. The cancellation comes after a week of conflicting reports regarding his condition. Flair Cancels Appearance To Prioritize Health On Monday, June 16, Flair took to his X account to apologize to fans for the cancellation. He noted that he was canceling a Tuesday appearance and admitted to putting off his health in the past. "To all my dear friends and fans — I am so sorry that I will not be able to see you Tuesday," Flair wrote. "I have health issues that I need to attend to, as I have procrastinated putting my health first in the past." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation 'Melanoma Is Nothing To Play With' In his statement, the 16-time world champion revealed the specific type of skin cancer he is dealing with. He stressed the seriousness of the diagnosis. 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, Tennessee."Melanoma, I have found out, is nothing to play with. I promise to see you ASAP," Flair continued. He ended the post by thanking his fans for their support, adding, "Please continue to love Ric Flair Drip, as Ric Flair Drip loves you." A History Of Health Battles This marks Flair's second bout with skin cancer in the last three years. The legendary wrestler has a well-documented history of overcoming serious health scares. Most notably, he survived a near-fatal experience in 2017 when he suffered from organ failure and was placed in a medically induced coma. This latest statement provides a clear and direct update to fans after some initial public confusion. Flair is now focused on his treatment and recovery. He has promised his fans that he will see them again as soon as he is able. Flair has been through so much in his life and we certainly hope that Flair makes a speedy recovery during this tough time in his life. Hopefully, he will provide a positive update soon. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Metro
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
WWE icon, 76, flooded with support from fans after revealing cancer update
WWE legend Ric Flair has informed fans that he must scrap a scheduled meet and greet due to 'health issues'. The 76-year-old retired wrestler was inundated with supportive messages after sharing the update, having announced earlier this month that he had skin cancer. Flair, whose real name is Richard Morgan Fliehr, said at the time that this is his second skin cancer diagnosis in three years. He started undergoing treatment last week. Now, the Memphis-born star has explained that his poor health means he cannot meet his supporters as planned tomorrow. He was due to host the meet-and-greet event at a Mississippi wellness clinic. Taking to Instagram, where he boasts 2.5million followers, he wrote: '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 [sic]'. The WWE Hall of Famer soon had his fans wishing him well in the comments, assuring him that they understand his 'health comes first'. 'God bless you Ric. We love you. ❤️', commented @elainahubble. @chrisbeepz added: 'take it easy legend 🙏🏽'. 'We love you Ric health comes first ❤️', wrote @mayne_dan. The 16-time WWE champ initially denied his cancer diagnosis on X in a bid to keep it private. However, once he felt ready, he confirmed it to People. 'It's the second time in three years that I've been dealing with skin cancer,' he told the outlet. 'I will be undergoing treatment next week.' He also thanked people for their well wishes, adding: 'Appreciate the concerns!' Flair's health woes have been well documented in recent years. In August 2017, he was hospitalised with stomach pains. A few hours later, he was in the early stages of kidney failure. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time, Flair was also close to congestive heart failure. His loved ones were prepared for the worst, as doctors informed them he only had a 20% likelihood of survival, having put him into a medically induced coma, where he remained for 11 days. Flair had a pacemaker fitted and part of his bowel removed. Speaking to People a month after the ordeal, he admitted just how bad it got. 'I crashed in an aeroplane and broke my back; I've been hit by lightning, but this is totally different,' he confessed. 'Anything I've been through before is nothing like this.' Throughout it all was his partner, Wendy Barlow. They were together for 13 years before parting ways in September 2024. However, Flair still cherishes how she cared for him, writing in a social media statement at the time their split became public: 'I'll Never Ever Be Able To Thank Her Enough For Standing By My Side Through My Terrible Health Crisis In 2017.' 'She Never Left My Side! And For That I Will Always Be Grateful! [sic]', he added. Alas, his battles continued in 2019 when Flair was rushed to the Atlanta hospital emergency room after suffering a 'very serious' medical emergency. He went on to have heart surgery once again. Flair's heart problems can be attributed to alcohol abuse, which he discussed in his book, Ric Flair: To Be the Man. He shared that he suffered from alcoholic cardiomyopathy, which is a cardiac disease caused by chronic alcohol consumption '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.' More Trending Flair's wrestling career spanned 50 years before he retired in 2022. The 'Nature Boy' won numerous titles and was named Wrestler of the Year on several occasions. In his 2022 Peacock documentary Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair, then-wife Barlow said that Flair seemed to rely on his WWE persona to help him through tough times. 'I don't know how he survived,' she said. 'What he did was go back into Ric Flair, to be a character so he didn't have to feel.' If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can offer support and information. You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information. View More » MORE: The backlash against 'tradwife' influencer Nara Smith explained MORE: Mariah Carey explains why she doesn't believe in the concept of time MORE: Katy Perry's engagement ring missing with Orlando Bloom split rumours mounting
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Wrestling legend Ric Flair gives concerning update amid skin cancer treatment; ‘I will not be able to…'
Ric Flair, the WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend, will not attend a scheduled meet-and-greet event at a wellness clinic in Mississippi on Tuesday as he continues treatment for skin cancer. This marks 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, using capital letters for 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.' A post shared by Ric Flair® Nature Boy® (@ricflairnatureboy) Also Read: Ric Flair's 'attention-seeking' jab at Jim Ross sparks controversy amid colon cancer recovery The 76-year-old had previously denied he was dealing with a health issue, but recently confirmed his skin cancer diagnosis during an interview with People magazine. 'It's the second time in three years that I've been dealing with skin cancer,' Flair told People. 'I will be undergoing treatment next week.' Known as "The Nature Boy," Flair is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. His daughter, Charlotte Flair, has followed his path and become one of WWE's top stars. Flair was seen attending a Florida gaming event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in 2023. Though he first announced his retirement after his match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24 in 2008, Flair has returned to WWE for occasional appearances over the years. In addition to his wrestling legacy, Flair has faced several serious health issues. In 2017, he was placed in a medically induced coma and remained there for 11 days after his intestine ruptured. He had gone to the hospital with stomach pains and quickly developed kidney problems, coming close to congestive heart failure due to years of heavy alcohol use. Doctors gave him only a 20 percent chance of survival. He later underwent surgery to remove an obstructed portion of his bowel. In 2019, Flair was rushed to the hospital after another serious medical emergency. He later had successful heart surgery in Atlanta. In his autobiography Ric Flair: To Be the Man, Flair revealed he had been diagnosed with alcoholic cardiomyopathy, a heart condition caused by long-term 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 Wendy Barlow in 2018. The couple separated in September 2024. At the time, Flair thanked her for standing by him during his health struggles. Flair gained fame in the 1980s and 1990s through his work with WCW and WWF (now WWE). He holds 16 recognized world championship titles and remains the only WWE Superstar inducted into the Hall of Fame twice. Originally from Wisconsin, Flair wrestled, played football, and ran track in high school during the late 1960s. He began his wrestling career in 1972 and went on to headline WrestleMania VIII in 1992. Even into his 60s, Flair remained active in the wrestling world, including a notable appearance at WrestleMania 35 in 2019. He continues to appear at select wrestling events, often joining his daughter Charlotte in the ring. His son Reid died in 2013 from a drug overdose.
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ric Flair, 76, gives worrying health update on skin cancer diagnosis as he is forced to pull out of fan event
He was put in an induced coma a few years back ICON'S UPDATE Ric Flair, 76, gives worrying health update on skin cancer diagnosis as he is forced to pull out of fan event Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has issued a worrying new health update after being diagnosed with skin cancer. Flair will miss a scheduled meet-and-greet event at a Mississippi wellness clinic on Tuesday as he continues cancer treatment. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has concerned fans with a new health update on his skin cancer diagnosis 3 Flair took to X to post an emotional update after being diagnosed with skin cancer for the second time. Credit: The Mega Agency 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, 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." READ MORE WWE NEWS READY TO TUMBLE WWE in major gaffe after female wrestler accidentally named after porn star 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. 3 Known as 'Nature Boy,' Flair rose to prominence in the 80s and 90s with the WCW and WWF 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. Ric Flair diagnosed with skin cancer as WWE legend, 76, reveals heartbreaking news 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 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. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish 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 after being diagnosed with skin cancer. Flair will miss a scheduled meet-and-greet event at a Mississippi wellness clinic on Tuesday as he continues cancer treatment. 3 WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has concerned fans with a new health update on his skin cancer diagnosis 3 Flair took to X to post an emotional update after being diagnosed with skin cancer for the second time. Credit: The Mega Agency 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, 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." READ MORE WWE NEWS 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 skin cancer . Back in August 2017, the ex-WWE Champion was hospitalised with stomach pains. Most read in Sport 3 Known as 'Nature Boy,' Flair rose to prominence in the 80s and 90s with the WCW and WWF 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. Ric Flair diagnosed with skin cancer as WWE legend, 76, reveals heartbreaking news 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 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. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
