ATLANTA - Wrestling legend Ric Flair turns 71 on Tuesday.
It's a special one after a health scare had the Nature Boy hospitalized in Gwinnett County a little more than nine months ago. He ultimately underwent surgery for continued health problems.
RIC FLAIR RECOVERING AT HOME FOLLOWING SURGERY
Flair, whose real name is Richard Morgan Fliehr, opened up to FOX 5 Atlanta a few years ago about his on-going health battles from years of drinking and his time in the ring.
WRESTLING GREAT RIC FLAIR TALKS ABOUT HEALTH SCARE, ALCOHOL ADDICTION
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Ric Flair loves FOX 5 Atlanta
Wrestling legend Ric Flair shows his love for FOX 5 Atlanta.
The 71-year-old professional wrestler, now a resident of metro Atlanta, married his long-time sweetheart Wendy Barlow in 2018.
RIC FLAIR WEDS LONG-TIME GIRLFRIEND
He has since become a full-on Georgia Bulldogs fan, a diehard Falcons fan, and an Atlanta United supporter. He also was sworn in as a Clayton County Sheriff's deputy.
Please join us in wishing Ric Flair a happy 71st birthday!
Ric Flair is arguably one of the greats in the pro-wrestling world.