Wrestling icon Ric Flair announces skin cancer diagnosis
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44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards FILE PHOTO: Ric Flair attends the 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 22, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
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ByWSBTV.com News Staff
WWE legend Ric Flair is no stranger to health challenges.
Flair, also known as “The Nature Boy,” told People he has been diagnosed with skin cancer for the second time in three years.
He confirmed the report to People after originally denying it and said he will be starting treatment immediately.
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Ric Flair in action during Ric Flair's Last Match at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Ric Flair in action during Ric Flair's Last Match at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Wrestler Ric Flair is seen at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Jeff Jarrett attends Ric Flair's Last Match at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Jeff Jarrett attends Ric Flair's Last Match at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Ric Flair and Andrade El Idolo in action during Ric Flair's Last Match at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Jay Lethal and Ric Flair in action during Ric Flair's Last Match at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Jeff Jarrett and Ric Flair in action during Ric Flair's Last Match at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Jeff Jarrett and Ric Flair in action during Ric Flair's Last Match at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Jeff Jarrett and Ric Flair in action during Ric Flair's Last Match at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Photos: Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair returns to ring 'one last time' Show signage is seen outside of "Ric Flair's Last Match" at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on July 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Flair’s health challenges in the last decade include life-threatening heart and kidney issues in 2017 linked to his alcohol abuse, People reported.
Flair is a 16-time World Heavyweight Champion known for his signature “Woooo!” exclamation and his colorful personality, his WWE Hall of Fame listing says.
His time in wrestling includes stints in the WCW, AWA and NWA.
