Jerry Lawler is recovering after having a stroke at his home in Fort Myers, Florida. The 73-year-old has undergone surgery and is recovering at a Florida hospital.
An update was posted on the WWE legend and Memphis wrestling icon’s Twitter account Wednesday that also showed photos of the 73-year-old Lawler recovering in the hospital.
“Update on Jerry: After suffering a massive Stroke Monday,” the Twitter post said. “He is now recovering in a Fort Myers, FL hospital. His speech is limited, but with rehabilitation will regain a full recovery. He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future.”
In the photo was longtime wrestling manager Jimmy Hart.
Jerry “the King” Lawler began his wrestling career in 1970. Lawler also suffered a stroke in 2018, and in 2012 had a heart attack on live TV.
He wrestled for WWE and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2007.
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His last TV appearance was on January 28th when he was on WWE’s pre-show for the Royal Rumble in San Antonio, nine days before he suffered the stroke.
