Ric Flair Underwent Medical Procedure to Remove Skin Cancer

Ric Flair’s health is back in the spotlight after fans noticed fresh facial injuries in a recent photo—and now we know why.

A fan posted a picture from a meet and greet with the 76-year-old WWE Hall of Famer, writing, “F** man, every time you see Flair he’s got these random gashes on his forehead or black eyes. He needs to calm down.”* The tweet caught fire quickly, with others sharing concern about Flair’s appearance.

But Conrad Thompson, Flair’s son-in-law and co-host of multiple wrestling podcasts, stepped in with a blunt explanation. “He had a skin cancer removed but go on,” Thompson tweeted, putting the speculation to rest.

The comment reignited talk about Flair’s long list of health struggles. In 2017, the Nature Boy nearly died after suffering a ruptured intestine, kidney failure, and sepsis that caused both heart and lung failure. He was in critical condition and placed in a medically induced coma. He later revealed he was given just a 20% chance to live. Doctors removed part of his bowel, and he spent over a month in the hospital recovering.

Flair also has a long history of heart-related issues. He was hospitalized again in 2019 for complications that required a procedure, and he’s undergone multiple surgeries over the years. Despite these scares, Flair continues to push forward—often against doctor’s advice.

Despite everything, Flair has kept up appearances at conventions, events, and public outings. His drive to stay involved in wrestling and fan events seems unstoppable, but many are wondering how much longer he can keep it up.

Flair hasn’t publicly commented on the skin cancer removal himself, but the fact that he’s still showing up for fans speaks volumes about his love for the business—and his refusal to slow down.