The family of legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman have revealed he will require emergency surgery after doctors discovered an ‘underlying health issue’.
Last Monday, Coleman’s family announced that the 61-year-old had been ‘admitted to hospital’ before later revealing he had suffered an ‘infection in his bloodstream’.
Coleman – who is regarded as one of bodybuilding’s greatest ever competitors – has remained in hospital since then and, now, his family have shared a fresh update.
Taking to Instagram, they revealed that Coleman will require surgery. They wrote: ‘At this time, Ronnie’s overall condition remains serious but stable, with continued signs of gradual recovery.
‘His medical team is still actively working to identify the source of the infection, which can take several days to confirm through thorough testing.
‘During a recent round of evaluations, doctors identified an additional underlying health matter that will require a surgical procedure.
Doctors have discovered an ‘underlying health issue’ with ex-bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman
Coleman pictured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (right) back in 2001
His family revealed that Coleman will undergo a ‘surgical procedure’ for the health issue
‘This procedure is expected to take place in these coming days, and the medical team is confident in their approach as part of Ronnie’s broader care plan.
‘We remain hopeful and encouraged by Ronnie’s resilience, and we are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from around the world. Please continue to keep Ronnie in your thoughts and prayers as we await the next stages of his recovery’.
The comment section was flooded with support for Coleman as the legendary bodybuilder continues to deal with his health issues.
Coleman holds the, joint, all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight.
He’s also previously won 26 International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) titles and retired back in 2007 after his reign as Mr. Olympia came to an end.
Concerns over his health initially arose after he was forced to postpone a scheduled trip to the UK this week.
In an Instagram post last week, Coleman broke news of his illness as he wrote: ‘Hey guys, I hate to break it to y’all, but I won’t be able to make it out to the UK this week like I planned. Unfortunately, I had a medical emergency and had to stick around here in the U.S. for treatment.
‘But don’t worry… I’m in great hands, getting the best care, and I’m staying strong through it all. I’ll be back and better than ever, and I can’t wait to get out there and see you all real soon!’
