DON RICKLES is facing an amputation horror!
The legendary 87-year-old funnyman has a frightening flesh-eating disease, and experts told The ENQUIRER he may have to lose a limb to survive.
In a shocking disclosure in early December, Don’s handlers revealed that the King of Insults was being treated for a potentially deadly infection, called necrotizing fasciitis, in his leg.
“Don underwent three surgical debridements – a removal of the infected tissue – and a skin graft, which forced him to stay off his feet for a while,” his rep said.
While the official line is that the condition was discovered quickly and treated successfully, medical experts told The ENQUIRER there is a good chance the vicious disease will return – and doctors may have to amputate the limb to save his life.