Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman has reportedly been hospitalized due to a “serious medical condition” over the weekend, his family said in a statement shared on his official Facebook account.
“We want to inform Ronnie’s fans, supporters, and the bodybuilding community that Ronnie Coleman was admitted to the hospital on this past Sunday morning due to a serious medical condition,” the statement reads. “He is currently receiving expert medical care and continues to show incredible strength an resilience.
“At this time, we are not sharing additional details, as the focus remains on Ronnie’s recovery and well-being. We kindly ask for your understanding and support in keeping the environment respectful and free of speculation.
“Please rely only on official updates from Ronnie’s family or authorized representatives. We are committed to keeping you informed as appropriate.
“Ronnie has always inspired the world with his toughness and heart, and we know how he feels the love and energy being sent his way.”
Coleman, 61, is widely regarded as the greatest bodybuilder of all-time, having tied Lee Haney with eight Mr. Olympia titles, which he won in consecutive years and a total 26 IFBB professional titles, having been the strongest Mr. Olympia in the competition’s history.
The Louisiana native was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2016 and given the ‘Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award’ in 2021.
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