Ric Flair underwent successful surgery on Monday morning, and has since been resting in an Atlanta-area hospital. On Tuesday morning, Flair's daughter — WWE superstar Charlotte Flair — provided a minor update on Tuesday via Instagram:
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Hi guys,
On behalf of my family and I, we want to THANK everyone for the prayers, texts, calls and support. Our Dad is a FIGHTER and your continued thoughts and prayers MEAN THE WORLD to us. ???'? We will update everyone when we have more information. ?'?????
Flair's management company originally tweeted out that he was in the hospital for "routine monitoring," but Pro Wrestling Sheet reported he was taken to ICU after his family checked him in with "heart-related issues."
Yes,Ric in hosp 4routine monitoring.No reason2panic.Yes,many thx2his fiancé&hospstaff.No excuses Ric wld want u2go out 2nite NaturBoy style!
— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@MelindaMorrisZ) August 13, 2017
"Yes, Ric in hospl 4 routine monitoring. No reason 2 panic. Yes, many thx 2 his fiancé & hosp staff. No excuses Ric wld want u 2 go out 2nite Natur Boy style!"
Later, they tweeted the following:
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 issues🙏🏻
— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@MelindaMorrisZ) August 14, 2017
"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 issues"
Condolences and prayers for Flair have since started to pour in from the pro wrestling world, as they are wishing the legend the best in this difficult time.
I saw @RicFlairNatrBoy before I flew to Boston yesterday
I can assure that he needs everyone's prayers and positive vibes. Thx in advance!!— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) August 14, 2017
Sending my love and prayers to @RicFlairNatrBoy and his family.
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) August 14, 2017
I don't know the details or what @RicFlairNatrBoy needs, but God does and I pray that His will be done. @MsCharlotteWWE #KICKOUTRIC #OUDK
— Brian G. James (@BrianRDJames) August 14, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Ric Flair and his family during this difficult time.
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) August 14, 2017
My wife @BrendaKayPage and I are sending our thoughts and prayers out to our good friend @RicFlairNatrBoy Please pray for Ric🙏🏻 DDP
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) August 14, 2017
Please keep Ric Flair and his family in your thoughts and prayers today! No matter what he will always simply be "Champ" to me!
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) August 14, 2017
Sending so much positive light & prayers of healing for @RicFlairNatrBoy. Stay strong, Naitch, we know you will pull through this strong!🙏🏼
— Velvet Sky (@VelVelHoller) August 14, 2017
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Flair is one of the most prolific champions in pro wrestling history, having won dozens and dozens of titles across his 40-year career. We send our thoughts and prayers to him and his friends and family in this difficult time.
