WWE legend Ric Flair diagnosed with cancer in heartbreaking news
“Nature Boy” Ric Flair, one of the biggest names in wrestling history, has made a sad announcement about his health.
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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer for the “second time in three years”.
Flair, 76, announced he will begin treatment next week, as The Sun reports.
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The 16-time world champion initially denied reports he had cancer on X on Thursday to keep his diagnosis private.
But he was later ready to share the news that he has skin cancer.
Flair told People: “It’s the second time in three years that I’ve been dealing with skin cancer.
“I will be undergoing treatment next week.”
The two-time WWE Hall of Famer added: “Appreciate the concerns!”
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.
Known in the ring as the “Nature Boy”, he has previously dealt with significant health issues.
Back in August 2017, the ex-WWE Champion was hospitalised with stomach pains.
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.
The ex-US Champion’s family were told he only had 20 per cent odds of surviving and 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 cemented himself as one of the greatest legends thanks to stints at WWE, WCW, NWA and New Japan.
Born Richard Morgan Fliehr in Memphis, Tennessee in 1949, Flair had a successful amateur career before turning professional in the early 1970s.
One of the most active wrestlers in history, he was still performing in the ring as recently as last year in AEW events.
Fans were sending their best to the Nature Boy on social media.
Wrestle Talk tweeted: “Sending our best wishes to Ric Flair for a full recovery.”
A fan wrote: “Get well soon Nature boy!”
Another said: “I really extremely hope Ric flair gets cured.”
Another wrote simply: “Prayers for Ric Flair.”
This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission
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