Ric Flair Rushed to Hospital After Falling Outside Restaurant in Florida
Wrestling legend Ric Flair was hospitalized after falling outside a restaurant in Florida, shortly after announcing he would miss a fan convention due to a blood clot. He is currently receiving medical attention for injuries sustained during the fall.
Why it matters
It updates fans on the health status of a prominent cultural icon and highlights the risks associated with his ongoing medical conditions.
Ric Flair was taken to the hospital after he fell outside a restaurant in Florida on Friday ... hours after telling fans he couldn't fly due to a blood clot.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ Sports ... Ric was hanging at Wagamama in Tampa this morning when he got up from the bar, leaving his phone and drink behind and walking across the street.
While outside, our sources say Ric suddenly fell and injured his face. A photo TMZ Sports has obtained shows emergency medical personnel gathered around Ric.
We're told Ric cut his head and eye open during the fall ... and his eye was bleeding extensively. He may also have a concussion.
He was ultimately loaded into an ambulance and taken to the hospital.
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