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Ric Flair's daughter shares update following WWE legend's hospitalization

Posted: Aug 15th 2017 By: Nicole Bitette - NYDailyNews.com

WWE legend Ric Flair is a fighter in more ways than one.

The iconic wrestler's daughter Charlotte thanked fans and friends for the continued support on Tuesday morning after her 68-year-old legendary father was hospitalized and underwent surgery for an unidentified heart-related illness.

"We want to THANK everyone for the prayers, texts, calls and support. Our Dad is a FIGHTER and your continued thoughts and prayers MEAN THE WORLD to us," she wrote on behalf of the family.

"We will update everyone when we have more information," Charlotte added.

His rep told TMZ on Monday that Flair was surrounded by family and resting after an operation, but would not reveal what type of procedure took place.

It is unclear what led to the initial hospitalization over the weekend. Pro Wrestling Sheet reported that it was a heart-related issue and the wrestler's condition worsened after his admittance. He was put in a medically-induced coma ahead of the surgery, according to the site.

Melinda Morris Zanoni of Flair's management team confirmed that the WWE champ was hospitalized in a tweet on Friday for "routine monitoring," but by Monday she had asked people on Twitter to send "prayers and positive energy" his way.

"Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair? If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues," Zanoni tweeted.

Fellow wrestlers offered their prayers and support for the "Nature Boy," including John Cena and Jerry Lawler.

Ric Flair's career has spanned over 40 years between the WWE, WCW and TNA. He is a 16-time pro wrestling champion. A 30 for 30 documentary about Flair's career titled "Nature Boy" will air on ESPN on Nov. 7.