Praying for a legend: Ric Flair fights for his life

Posted Aug 20, 2017
He’s survived plane crashes, lightning strikes and personal tragedies. Over the past half century, no one has been more revered by fans from all corners of the globe. But “Nature Boy” Ric Flair is now fighting the battle of his life. Hospitalized for the past week in Atlanta, his condition has escalated from “routine monitoring” to critical, with media reporting varying degrees of severity. (Charleston Post and Courier)

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