"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.

Former bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman, an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion, is being treated for an infection in his bloodstream at a specialized medical facility.

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.