Longtime wrestling manager Slick, best remembered by fans as the "Doctor of Style," is reportedly recovering in intensive care after suffering a heart attack and undergoing open-heart surgery.

An update on Slick's health emerged on Sunday when Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers shared details on social media regarding the former WWF manager's condition.

According to Stasiak, Slick, whose real name is Kenneth Johnson, was able to reach hospital in time and successfully underwent surgery. He remains in the ICU, with his recovery said to be progressing slowly.

Stasiak wrote:

“The “Doctor of Style” Slick is reportedly recovering in the ICU after suffering a heart attack and undergoing open-heart surgery. Only hours ago, we were celebrating the anniversary of Slick’s WWF debut and reflecting on everything he has brought to professional wrestling. We could not have imagined that before the day was over, we would be asking everyone to pray for the man behind the character, Kenneth Johnson.

The encouraging news is that Slick reached the hospital in time, made it through surgery and is said to be on the mend. His recovery is moving slowly, but right now, recovery is all that matters. The update was shared by Andrew Anderson, who said the information came from Mary Alice Gray, the wife of One Man Gang, after she spoke directly with Slick. Please keep Slick, his family and the medical team caring for him in your prayers. Get well, Slick. The wrestling world is pulling for you.”

The update comes on the anniversary of Slick's WWF debut, making news of his medical emergency particularly poignant for those who had been celebrating his contributions to professional wrestling.

The “Doctor of Style” Slick is reportedly recovering in the ICU after suffering a heart attack and undergoing open-heart surgery.

Only hours ago, we were celebrating the anniversary of Slick’s WWF debut and reflecting on everything he has brought to professional wrestling. We… pic.twitter.com/S2fuVFKkK7

, Book Pro Wrestlers (@BookProWrestler) August 16, 2026