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WWE Hall of Famer & 8-time NWA Champion Harley Race STILL Hospitalized Over Lung Cancer — SEE HEALTH-SCARE DETAILS
Harley Race has been hospitalized since Friday, according to comments made on his official Twitter account.
Race was traveling to Knoxville, TN for the Fanboy Expo when he “showed some signs that needed to be checked out” and apparently stopped at a hospital.
It was then announced on Saturday that Race was still hospitalized and could not make the convention. Race remained hospitalized as of this afternoon.
We send best wishes for 8-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race.
Race was scheduled for the Fan Boy Expo in Knoxville on Friday but there were signs that he needed to be checked out and the decision was made that he needed to go to the hospital.
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Race is currently in the hospital under doctor’s care. Race’s official Twitter account noted that there is no timetable on his health situation. Race has been battling lung cancer. Back in March, people close to him said that it was not terminal.
We wish him the best and hope for a speedy recovery.
Just a quick update on Mr. Race, he is still at the hospital under doctors care. There isn’t any time table for any situation as his health is of utmost priority. We will be releasing more info later this afternoon. Thanks to everyone for their concern and continue the thoughts.
It was revealed back in March that Race is battling lung cancer. He has remained active with the World League Wrestling promotion and school that he runs in Missouri, and with taking various bookings.
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For the fans attending #fanboyexpo, Mr. Race was en route to Knoxville and while travelling, showed some signs that needed to be checked out. Currently, he is waiting on the OK to leave and then – well-being pending – he will proceed to Knoxville to fulfill his appearance.
— Harley Race (@8XNWAChampion) July 12, 2019
In regards to Mr. Race's current health situation – currently, we are still awaiting a couple of tests to be completed. That will determine his ability to make it to Knoxville. That said, he appreciates the concern for his well being and we will keep in touch about his appearance
— Harley Race (@8XNWAChampion) July 12, 2019
Stay tuned for updates on Race’s health.