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UPDATEx6:ย TMZย reports that WWE has confirmed to them that Ric Flair is out of surgery, his family is by his side, and they are waiting to meet with the doctors.
UPDATEx5:ย F4WOnlineย reports that Ric Flair has undergone surgery, but that his situation remains โextremely serious.โ They add that Flair was scheduled to have surgery this week, but it is not known right now if the surgery he had today was the same surgery he was scheduled for earlier this week or a new surgery. Currently, there appears to be an issue with Flairโs heart, as well as another issue.
UPDATEx4:ย PWInsiderย has also confirmed that Ric Flair is in a medically induced coma in advance of a surgery. They are also reporting that Flairโs daughter, Charlotte, flew to Atlanta this morning to be with her father.
UPDATEx3:ย TMZย has confirmed with WWE the earlierย Fightful.comย report that Ric Flair has been placed in a medically induced coma. WWE has told TMZ that Flair is now preparing for surgery momentarily, though they have not gotten any further details yet.
UPDATEx2: Jimmy Van, the founder, and owner ofย Fightful.com, posted the following scary update on Ric Flair, stating that Flair has been put in a medically induced coma. Fightful.com has been a very reliable news source in the pastโฆ
@FightfulOnline I'm told from sources close to the situation, as of this morning Ric Flair was in a medically induced coma.
— Jimmy Van (@jimmyvan74) August 14, 2017
UPDATE:ย PWinsiderย states that there is a lot of concern in the wrestling industry over Ric Flairโs condition, and that different stories about Flairโs health are being passed around, but nothing that has been confirmed. Flair suffers from Alcoholic cardiomyopathy, a condition caused by excessive, prolonged alcohol abuse that can lead to heart failure. When one suffers from the condition, the toxic effects of alcohol on the heartโs muscle can lead to a situation where the organ is unable to pump blood efficiently.
ORIGINAL:ย It was reported onย Saturdayย that Ric Flair was hospitalized due to โheart-related issues.โ Flairโs rep commented on the story and says Flairโs hospitalization is due to โroutine monitoring.โ Flair was taken to the ICU after his family admitted him. Now Flairโs manager, Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, posted the following on social media. Rory Karpf, director for ESPNโs upcoming 30 for 30 documentary on Flair, also asked for prayersโฆ
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues๐๐ป
— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@MelindaMorrisZ) August 14, 2017
Please pray for my friend Ric Flair and keep him in your thoughts
— Rory Karpf (@RoryKarpf) August 14, 2017
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