Ric Flair hospitalised after fall hours after blood clot diagnosis

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 21:44 · Archive

WWE legend Ric Flair, 77, was rushed to a Tampa hospital after falling and injuring his face, hours after disclosing a leg blood clot.

WWE legend Ric Flair, 77, was rushed to a Tampa hospital on Friday after falling at a restaurant and injuring his face. The fall happened hours after he announced he had been diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg. According to TMZ, Flair fell and cut his head and the area around his eye, and was taken to hospital by ambulance. The Daily Mail reports he may have suffered a concussion.

Flair announced his diagnosis in a statement cancelling a scheduled appearance at a fan convention in Seattle. He said his doctors had restricted his travel to three or four hours and that the distance to Seattle fell outside that range. He emphasised that blood clots are serious and can be life-threatening, referencing Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts's recent complications with blood clots in his lungs.

Flair said he planned to undergo a procedure to treat the affected vein, which he hoped would allow him to resume travelling. In May, he had previously indicated he was dealing with health issues and taking time to focus on his recovery.

How it is being reported

• Ric Flair rushed to hospital in ambulance hours after WWE legend canceled appearance due to blood clotsWrestling legend Ric Flair has been rushed to a Florida hospital shortly after canceling an appearance due to blood clots. The 77-year-old suffered several injuries.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Oct, 21:30
• Ric Flair rushed to hospital hours after revealing scary health issueWWE legend Ric Flair, 77, was rushed to a Tampa hospital after falling and injuring his face, hours after revealing a leg blood clot diagnosis.New York Post · 23 Oct, 20:43

In this story: Ric Flair · WWE · Tampa · Seattle · Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles

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