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Ric Flair hospitalized after fall in Tampa, Florida
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, 77, was hospitalized in Tampa, Florida, following a fall outside a restaurant on Friday, October 23. The incident resulted in facial injuries, including cuts to his head and significant bleeding around his right eye. Emergency responders transported the wrestling icon to Tampa General Hospital, where he remained overnight.
This medical emergency follows a recent health complication in which Flair disclosed he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg. The condition had previously forced him to cancel a scheduled appearance at the Washington State Horror Con in Seattle.
Flair has since been released from the hospital and provided an update via social media, expressing gratitude to the medical staff and fans for their support. He stated that he is focused on his recovery and expects to be well. Additionally, Flair addressed concerns regarding his Facebook page, apologizing for inappropriate posts made during his hospitalization and clarifying that he no longer owns the account.
Entities
AEW · Charlotte Flair · Ric Flair · Tampa General Hospital · Tampa, Florida · Tony Schiavone · WWE
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tony Schiavone of AEW sent well wishes to Ric Flair during a broadcast.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Flair was treated at Tampa General Hospital. www.rtl.de · khelnow.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Flair sustained injuries to his head and eye area during the fall. www.rtl.de · khelnow.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ric Flair had a blood clot in his leg prior to the fall. www.rtl.de · khelnow.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Charlotte Flair confirmed her father was doing well and recovering. www.rtl.de · khelnow.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Flair canceled an appearance at the Washington State Horror Con in Seattle. khelnow.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ric Flair was hospitalized in Tampa, Florida, following a fall outside a restaurant. www.rtl.de · khelnow.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Doctors restricted Flair's travel to three or four hours due to his medical condition. khelnow.com