Ric Flair Reportedly Suffering From Heart Failure, Placed In Medically Induced Coma

Details are beginning to surface on Ric Flair’s condition after the wrestling legend was hospitalized over the weekend for what his representative described as “tough medical issues.”

According to both Main Event Radio and Fightful.com founder Jimmy Van, Flair has been placed in a medically induced coma. Main Event Radio says Flair is suffering from heart failure due to alcoholic cardiomyopathy.

Ric Flair's heart is failing due to alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Is in an induced coma in ICU. Hoping he is able to recover. Praying for him.. pic.twitter.com/yusRqn4dyH

— Main Event Radio (@maineventradio) August 14, 2017

@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

In Flair’s 2004 autobiography To Be the Man, he said that he suffers from alcoholic cardiomyopathy. The condition is a result of prolonged alcohol abuse and can result in heart failure. The effects of the alcohol damage the myocardium where it is unable to efficiently pump blood.

Head WWE producer Michael Hayes saw Flair on Sunday prior to flying to Boston for Raw and tweeted, “I saw @RicFlairNatrBoy before I flew to Boston yesterday I can assure that he needs everyone’s prayers and positive vibes. Thx in advance!!”

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

We’ll continue to monitor this story and provide more updates as they become available.

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After being hospitalized on Saturday morning, Ric Flair’s manager is now asking for prayers for the wrestling legend as he deals with “some tough medical issues.”

Flair’s manager, Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, posted the following on social media on Sunday night:

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 (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017

Rory Karpf, director for ESPN’s upcoming 30 for 30 documentary on Flair, also asked for prayers.

Please pray for my friend Ric Flair and keep him in your thoughts

— Rory Karpf (@RoryKarpf) August 14, 2017

It was reported by Pro Wrestling Sheet that Flair, who is 68 years old, was admitted to an intensive care unit on Saturday morning for heart-related issues. Zanoni, however, said he was hospitalized for “routine monitoring.” She also said there is “no reason to panic.”

Yes,Ric in hosp 4routine monitoring.No reason2panic.Yes,many thx2his fiancé&hospstaff.No excuses Ric wld want u2go out 2nite NaturBoy style!

— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 13, 2017

We’ll keep you posted as this story develops.