Ric Flair hospitalized in Tampa after fall, says he will be okay
Wrestler Ric Flair, 77, spent a night in a Tampa hospital after falling outside a restaurant, and he said in an Instagram post that he is recovering.
Ric Flair, 77, was hospitalized in Tampa after a fall outside a Florida restaurant, according to Fox News and NBC News. NBC reports he said in an Instagram post on Saturday that he spent the night in the hospital.
Fox News first reported that he was taken to the hospital by ambulance with facial cuts and a possible concussion. That initial report described the location as a bar. Later reports from both outlets call it a restaurant.
NBC reports Flair was also dealing with a blood clot in his leg. Fox News says he disclosed a blood clot issue hours before posting a selfie in which he wears an eyepatch. Fox quotes him as saying, "I will be okay."
NBC identifies Flair by his real name, Richard Morgan Fliehr.
Reported by
- Fox NewsWrestling legend Ric Flair, 77, rushed to Tampa hospital after fall outside bar, head injuries: reportFri, Oct 23, 7:53 PM EDT
- Fox NewsRic Flair shows off eyepatch in update after fall left him hospitalized: 'I will be okay'Sat, Oct 24, 3:45 PM EDT
- NBC NewsWWE legend Ric Flair recovering after being hospitalized for fallSat, Oct 24, 4:12 PM EDT
This story was written by AI using only the reports listed above, and published without a person reviewing it first. It is rewritten as new reports arrive. Read the original reporting for full detail. Spot an error? Tell us.