ICONIC wrestler Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 after he suffered a heart attack at his Florida home on Thursday, US time.
Hogan’s manager Chris Volo told NBC that the star died surrounded by loved ones.
There had been concerns about his health for several weeks but Hogan’s wife Sky had assured fans that while Hogan was recovering after several operations there was “no need to panic”.
Tragically, and despite the optimism, Hogan did not make it through his recovery.
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed Hogan’s death and said it was “saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan had passed away”.
The organisation said Hogan, as Terry Bollea was known professionally, was “one of pop culture’s most recognisable figures” who had helped WWE achieve “global recognition” in the 1980s.
US President Donald Trump said on social media the “Hulkster” was a “great friend” and “MAGA all the way”. He applauded Hogan’s “absolutely electric speech” at last July’s Republican National Convention.
“(Hogan was) strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive.”
President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr, said simply: “R. I. P to a legend”.
“The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident … Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased,” police said in a statement.
Police added that there were “no signs of foul play or suspicious activity”.
He is survived by his wife, children Lind and Brooke and two grandchildren. - July 25, 2025
