Ric Flair In 'Medically Induced Coma' Ahead Of Surgery

There's been a further update to the news that Ric Flair was taken ill over the weekend, with it believed that the WWE hall of famer is in a medically induced come and preparing to go under the knife.

The 68-year-old was admitted to the hospital early Saturday morning and TMZ reports that the situation is more serious than was first suspected.

The Nature Boy is set to undergo surgery and Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that it's a heart problem the icon is suffering from.

A number of people have wished him well on social media:

Ric has been a world heavyweight champion 16 times in his career. He's a true wrestling legend and our thoughts are with him during his surgery.

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