Ric Flair Hospitalized After Fall, Hours Post Blood Clot News
Ric Flair was taken to a Tampa hospital by ambulance Friday after falling outside a restaurant. The fall came hours after he disclosed a blood clot.
- 77-year-old Flair left his phone and drink at the bar before walking out.
- Flair cut his head and eye, which bled extensively, TMZ sources said.
- He may also have a concussion, according to TMZ's sources.
- No details on his condition or the fall's cause were immediately available.
Why it matters: Earlier Friday, Flair canceled a Washington State Horror Con appearance in Seattle. He said doctors limited his travel to 3–4 hours because of a leg clot.
- Flair cited Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, whose clots reached his lungs.
- Flair disclosed a skin cancer battle in 2025 and unspecified health issues in May.
How 9 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center treats it as a developing health report, tying the fall closely to the clot announcement hours earlier.
Right coverage, 5 sources: The right emphasizes the dramatic nature of the fall and places it within Flair's longer run of health problems and personal disputes.
What’s next: Flair said he will undergo a procedure to strip the affected vein. He said doctors expect it to clear him for more travel.
- The fall's effect on that procedure's timing is unknown.
- What caused Flair to fall, and is it related to the blood clot?
- How serious are his injuries, including the possible concussion?
