Ronnie Coleman alerted his fans on Sunday, June 29, that he suffered a medical emergency that would keep him from visiting the United Kingdom.
Although the 61-year-old didn’t reveal his condition, he mentioned in his post that he is in “great hands” and “getting the best care.” His family also shared an update on his recovery on Monday on Instagram, on June 30, 2025. They wrote:
“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. He is currently receiving expert medical care and continues to show incredible strength and 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.”
Ronnie's family members include his wife, Susan Williamson, and his eight children. Susan is a personal trainer based in Dallas, Texas, US, as per her LinkedIn. Although she is not very active on social media, she has remained a pillar of strength in Coleman's life. She currently resides in Arlington, Texas, with her husband and four kids.
Here is more about Coleman’s personal life.
Everything you need to know about Ronnie Coleman’s family
Ronnie Coleman was born on May 13, 1964, in Monroe, Louisiana, US. His real name is Ronald Dean Coleman.
He has reportedly been in different relationships all his life and has eight children: four daughters and four sons. The eight-time Mr. Olympia champion has been married to Susan Williamson since April 11, 2016, as reported by multiple sources online. Both of them belong to the bodybuilding community.
According to Briefly, Williamson was born in 1970 and is currently 55 years old. There is not much known about her, as she is not very active on social media and keeps her private life under wraps.
Before his marriage to Williamson, Coleman was married to Rоuаіdа Сhrіѕtіnе Асhkаr, a French-Lebanese personal trainer. They shared four children. Susan, too, was married before and has two children from her previous relationship.
Williamson has showered Coleman with unwavering support throughout their lives. She has been by his side amidst his health struggles.
Ronnie Coleman is a family man, and he often updates his Instagram with pictures of his kids. Jamilleah Coleman is his eldest child. She was born in 1996 to Ronnie and his ex-wife, Christine. His eldest son, Ronnie Jr. Coleman, was born in 1999. He has pursued a career in modelling, acting, and bodybuilding.
Drake Coleman is his second son, who was born in 2004. He also has an interest in bodybuilding, just like his brother, Ronnie, and his father. Sean Coleman is his other son. He was born in 2008.
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