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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.”
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‘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.
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“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.
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