"This is a critical period in his recovery, and more than ever, Ronnie needs your collective strength, positivity, and prayers. He's always been a fighter and with all of us standing beside him, we know he will face the battle with the same courage and determination that has defined his life.

Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman experienced a “medical emergency” over the weekend, his family confirmed on social media. The 61-year-old Louisiana native is suffering from "an infection in his bloodstream" and is under “intensive medical supervision,” Coleman’s family said in a statement posted on Instagram on Tuesday, July 1.