Conor McGregor’s family recently received a scare as ‘The Notorious’s father, Tony McGregor was rushed to the hospital after suffering from health complications. It was later reported that the 64-year-old had suffered a heart attack but is currently stable and in recovery.

An important figure in Conor’s rise to becoming an MMA icon, Tony provided for his family by working as a cab driver for 26 years. From ‘The Notorious’s humble beginnings as a plumber’s apprentice to becoming one of the biggest names in all of combat sports, his father has been a steadfast supporter through and through. In a recent update on social media, the senior McGregor showcased the trademark wit and good humor also shared by his son as he revealed the aftermath of his health issues.

Tony McGregor underwent surgery after a heart attack and is now stable and recovering

According to reports online, Tony McGregor was hospitalized after he started experiencing chest pain and had to be rushed to the hospital. He was admitted to the Hermitage Hospital in Dublin where he underwent surgery after it was diagnosed that he had suffered a cardiac event.

Conor McGregor was also present among several other relatives to stay by his father’s side as he recovered from the surgery. Tony himself shared an update on his Instagram story where he stated, “Heart attack in the morning, stent in the afternoon, Sweet and sour chicken in the evening, see ya later suckers.”

He also expressed his thanks to the medical staff at the hospital for their expert care as he stated that they were the “best ever” and it has been reported that the senior McGregor is expected to make a full recovery with time.

However, the incident may serve as an unexpected distraction for his son who is gearing up to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29, as it is yet to be confirmed if his father’s recovery timeline will allow him to be present cageside at the event. 

With Conor’s success, his family has also been able to enjoy a lifestyle that seemed out of reach during their humble beginnings. In a past interview, Tony McGregor revealed that despite initially not approving of his son’s career choice, he was proven wrong in the best way possible.

McGregor’s father wasn’t sure about ‘The Notorious’s career choice

Conor McGregor’s father played a massive role in his rise to MMA superstardom as he introduced him to boxing and kickboxing at a young age. However, he was concerned about his son’s chances at success as he revealed, “I didn’t approve of Conor’s job choice initially, because I just couldn’t see the career in it, but I’m bang on board now and have been since well before the UFC. He was able to prove me wrong, which has made me so proud.”

With a net worth of approximately $200 million, ‘The Notorious’s journey showcased the hard work and dedication that has changed his family’s fortunes but all of it wouldn’t be possible without his family’s support. But despite his overwhelming success, according to Tony McGregor, his family still maintains their simple lifestyle outside of the bright lights of show business.

He stated, “At home, Conor is as grounded as anybody, and he sits on the sofa with his feet up watching TV or he walks his dog…We have this showbiz side when we’re rubbing shoulders at fights… but then we go back to Lucan and we’re just a normal family.”

In conclusion, the bond between the McGregor clan remains as strong as ever despite the trappings of fame and the fans will be hoping for Tony McGregor to make a quick recovery and join the MMA community in cheering for his son as ‘The Notorious’ makes his highly anticipated return to the Octagon soon!