Ric Flair, 77, needs more surgery after fall outside Florida restaurant
Ric Flair, who fell outside a restaurant on October 23, is undergoing another operation and possible skin graft.
WWE legend Ric Flair fell while crossing a street outside a Wagamama restaurant in Tampa, Florida on October 23, hitting his head and cutting his eye. The 77-year-old posted an update saying he faces one more surgery and a possible skin graft before full recovery.
Ric Flair appeared in good spirits in photos with medical staff, thanking Tampa General Hospital. Flair made light of the injury, joking that (Ultimate) Warrior had dropped him on his head.
His daughter Charlotte, also a WWE star, said he was upbeat throughout his hospital stay. The fall came just hours after Flair cancelled a convention appearance due to a blood clot in his leg.
- 77
- Flair's age
- October 23
- Date of fall
- Wagamama in Tampa, Florida
- Location
- 2017 intestinal rupture
- Prior health crisis
Why it mattersFlair has survived serious health crises before and his recovery shows resilience, but at 77 multiple procedures carry real risks.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though wrestling fans here will follow the recovery of a WWE icon.
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