Wrestling legend Ric Flair dealing with ‘tough medical issues,' talent agency says

Charlotte native and WWE wrestling legend Ric Flair is dealing with some 'tough medical issues,' according to his talent agency Legacy Talent.

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The CEO of the company tweeted, “Are you a fan/friend of Rick Flair? If so, we need prayers and positive energy for our living legend as he is dealing with some tough medical issues.”

A day earlier, the CEO said on Twitter that Flair was in the hospital for routine monitoring and that there was no reason to panic.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Flair was admitted to an Atlanta hospital.

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