🕊️ Hulk Hogan Passes Away At 71
Hulk Hogan, the larger-than-life wrestling superstar who became a pop culture icon, has reportedly passed away at the age of 71.
TMZ reports that paramedics were dispatched to Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida, home early Thursday morning after a call about “cardiac arrest.”
Witnesses say multiple police vehicles and EMTs were seen outside the property, and Hogan was transported on a stretcher into an ambulance.
🚨 Recent Health Rumors Addressed By Wife
This news comes just weeks after Hogan’s wife, Sky, shut down viral rumors that he was in a coma.
At the time, she assured the public that his heart was “strong” and that he was simply recovering from surgery.
In May, Hogan reportedly underwent a neck procedure.
Though sources denied he was on his “deathbed,” concerns about his health began to swirl online soon after.
🤼♂️ A Wrestling Legend Who Changed The Game
Born Terry Bollea, Hulk Hogan didn’t just wrestle—he revolutionized sports entertainment.
He brought professional wrestling into the mainstream with his electric energy, unforgettable look, and crowd-pumping charisma.
In 1996, Hogan stunned fans by turning heel and launching the NWO—New World Order—becoming “Hollywood Hulk Hogan.”
The move helped catapult professional wrestling into a cultural phenomenon during its most explosive era.
🎬 Beyond The Ring: Hollywood Hulk
Hogan’s star power extended far beyond the ropes.
His big-screen debut as Thunderlips in Rocky III was just the beginning. He followed it up with leading roles in Mr. Nanny, Suburban Commando, No Holds Barred, and more.
And let’s not forget “Hogan Knows Best,” the VH1 reality series that gave viewers a front-row seat to his life with then-wife Linda and their kids, Nick and Brooke.
Related: Brooke Hogan Speaks Out After Linda Hogan’s Social Media Meltdown
🏆 Wrestling Royalty With Real-Life Drama
Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, but controversy struck in 2015 when racist remarks captured on a secretly recorded tape led to his removal.
After a high-profile legal battle with Gawker, Hogan won a major lawsuit.
He was reinstated and inducted again in 2020—this time as a member of the legendary NWO faction.
From red-and-yellow ring gear to silver screens and reality TV, Hulk Hogan’s impact is etched in wrestling history.
His career had its highs and lows, but his influence on the sport and pop culture remains unmatched.
Update: The WWE has released the following statement via social media:
This is a developing story.
I’ll be keeping a close eye on updates and will share more details as they become available.
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