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Jerry Lawler Out of ICU, Expected to Leave Hospital on Friday

ByMike ReichlinProfessional Wrestling Journalist

We have another encouraging update on Jerry Lawler\’s health after suffering a \”massive\” stroke on Monday outside his home in Fort Myers, Florida.

Lawler\’s official Twitter account (@JerryLawler) posted the following update on Thursday, February 9. The King is scheduled to leave the hospital Friday. He\’s still experiencing some speech and cognitive issues, but doctors are optimistic that he\’ll make a full recovery.

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Dutch Mantell, Lawler\’s longtime friend, also provided an update after speaking with Lawler\’s son, Kevin.

\”Just talked to Kevin Lawler who said that Jerry is being released from the hospital tomorrow. It was believed he’d be in through this weekend so Jerry is doing well. He will remain in FL until he’s cleared to fly.\

– Dutch Mantell

Previously … On Wednesday (February 8), Lawler\’s official Twitter account (@JerryLawler) checked in with some great news: he\’s expected to make a full recovery.

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His friend and longtime meteorologist Dave Brown had a video call with the King on Tuesday (February 7) and provided this account to Commercial Appeal:

“Some of the initial reports were just horrible, so I feel much better than I did 18 hours ago when I felt like I got hit in the face with a shovel. I was incredibly encouraged after I did a FaceTime. Jerry was alert. He talked to me. He could only say a couple words at a time, which is pretty normal. But (he) was able to move both legs and both arms.”

Once again, SEScoops wishes Jerry Lawler a full and speedy recovery.

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