Hulk Hogan, one of the most recognisable names in the world of professional wrestling and pop culture, has died at the age of 71, TMZ Sports has confirmed.
Emergency services were called to Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida home around 9:51 AM on Thursday following a cardiac arrest report. Medics and police arrived swiftly, and the WWE icon was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Hulk Hogan — born Terry Bollea — rose to fame after defeating the Iron Sheik in 1984 for the World Heavyweight Championship, launching “Hulkamania” into mainstream culture.
His charisma, energy, and crowd appeal transformed wrestling into family-friendly entertainment and catapulted the WWF (now WWE) into global popularity.
Some of his most iconic moments include:
Hogan also found success in Hollywood, with major roles in:
He starred in VH1’s “Hogan Knows Best”, giving fans a glimpse into his family life with Linda, Nick, and Brooke Hogan.
Despite enduring multiple surgeries over the years due to ring injuries — including spinal and joint operations — Hogan remained active, even launching a new amateur wrestling league, Real American Freestyle, in May 2025.
He was:
Though removed temporarily in 2015 due to a scandal involving racially charged comments, Hogan later settled a legal battle with Gawker, winning a high-profile lawsuit.
WWE released a statement following the news:
“One of pop culture’s most recognisable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
His final public appearance was at the 2024 Republican National Convention, where he delivered a dramatic performance that drew significant attention.
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