Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Suffering From 'Multiple Organ Problems': Report

ATLANTA, GA -- Wrestling legend Ric Flair is on the mend after being in intensive care this week suffering from an undisclosed illness. Flair was admitted to an Atlanta-area hospital over the weekend for “routine monitoring," his family told a popular wrestling website.

On Wednesday, his fiancée updated the public on Flair's health, saying that the 68-year-old longtime athlete was suffering from "multiple organ problems." (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

Wendy Barlow said this statement on Facebook: "Just want to give an update to my friends and family as I have been unable to talk on the phone without crying and just feel shocked over events. I took Ric to the hospital Friday night with severe abdominal pain. From that moment on it all seems like a nightmare ... multiple organ problems."

After multiple reports circulated that said Flair had colon surgery, Barlow specifically addressed those claims.

"Not to go into too many details I want everyone to know he still needs prayers as he is still in critical condition," Barlow added. "And no he did not have colon surgery ... it was another surgery!"

Shedding more light on the 16-time wrestling champ's condition, Sports Illustrated reported Thursday that Flair had part of his bowel removed during surgery.

The well wishes have been pouring in for Flair, who has a home in Atlanta with Barlow. Earlier this week, former wrestling great Ted DiBiase tweeted love for Flair, saying "Once again I'm lifting up my friend Ric Flair in prayer. Lord please touch Ric with your healing hands and bring him back to health."

,Actor and former wrestling champ Hulk Hogan also tweeted best wishes to his longtime colleague, saying "Ric Flair only prayers, love and positive thoughts, now it's time to kick out because you can and you will always be 'The Man' my brother."

Fans on the internet have been wishing Flair, known for theatrical strutting and other fanciful antics inside the wrestling ring, love as the news of his ill health cascaded on social media.

The worries began Sunday night when a representative of the 68-year-old took to social media to ask for prayers for Flair, who was born Richard Morgan Fliehr.

Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent tweeted the ominous message as the weekend came to a close: "We need your prayers, positive energy, and well wishes for our Living Legend as he is dealing with some tough medical issues."

“Yes, Ric is checked into a hospital for some routine monitoring," Morris added in a later tweet. "No, there is no reason to panic.”Adding, “Yes, we’d like to thank his fiancé & the incredible hospital staff who are providing the best care. No, we cannot answer any personal questions. Yes, Ric would want you to go out and have a great weekend … Nature Boy style!”

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn tweeted about Flairon Monday, saying: "Thoughts and prayers with @RicFlairNatrBoy today. Stay strong! #InBrotherhood."

Although his condition is unknown, Flair continues to recuperate inside an Atlanta-area hospital.

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