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

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 26: Professional wrestler Ric Flair of 'ESPN's 30 for 30: "Nature Boy"' speaks onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 26: Professional wrestler Ric Flair of 'ESPN's 30 for 30: "Nature Boy"' speaks onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
By WSOCTV.com
Aug 14, 2017

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.

Check back to wsoctv.com for more on this developing story.

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