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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One famous Memphians was among the thousands fleeing Florida as Hurricane Irma made its way up the coast.

Jerry Lawler and his girlfriend Lauryn McBride left their condo in Fort Myers ahead of the storm.

They spoke about the experience on Live at 9 Monday.