Hulk Hogan
Legendary WWE Hall of Famer, Hulk Hogan, is dead.
The wrestling icon, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida, residence.
According to U.S. media reports, emergency responders rushed to Hogan’s home Thursday morning following distress calls.
Paramedics and police patrol vehicles were spotted outside the property before the former world champion was wheeled out on a stretcher and taken away in an ambulance.
Hogan, widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, became a global phenomenon in the 1980s and 1990s, headlining WWE (then WWF) with unforgettable matches and a larger-than-life persona. His signature “Hulkamania” era made him a cultural icon, selling out arenas and dominating pay-per-view events for decades.
He was 71.
WWE confirmed his death in a statement on X:
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
Fans worldwide have begun pouring tributes for the wrestling legend who changed the face of professional wrestling.
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