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Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler Recovering After Stroke, Pulls Out of Public Appearances

Family plans call for rest at his Memphis residence following treatment for a stroke reported at his Florida home.

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Jerry "The King" Lawler addresses the audience at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Lawler, 75, suffered a stroke last Friday at his Fort Myers, Florida home and has been cleared to return to Tennessee to recuperate.
  • His caregiver, identified as his ex-fiancée, described the episode as a minor stroke that affected his right side and slightly impaired his vision, though he can talk and walk.
  • He has canceled scheduled convention stops, including this weekend’s HorrorHound in Cincinnati, and will take several weeks off to recover.
  • Reports note this is at least his third stroke in recent years following documented incidents in 2018 and 2023, alongside a 2012 on-air heart attack and a 2024 knee replacement.
  • The longtime WWE announcer remains on a Legends deal after his commentary contract was not renewed in 2024, and he has limited his appearances to select events.