Wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan dead at 71-years-old following cardiac arrest

Legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest in his residence in Clearwater, Florida, as reported by TMZ.

On Thursday morning, emergency services rushed to attend to a medical emergency. Reports suggest that Hogan was carried away from the site on a stretcher, subsequently declared deceased. The incident appears to have been a heart-related emergency, unconnected to any previous hospital stays.

His wife, Sky, had refuted the assertions that he was in a critical state, describing his heart as robust and verifying that he was recuperating following a routine neck operation in May.

Hulk Hogan has died aged 71

— TopMob (@TopMob) July 24, 2025

Wrestling legend and global star

Born as Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan is renowned for being one of the most identifiable figures in the annals of wrestling. He played a pivotal role at the inaugural WrestleMania event, contributed significantly to the rise of Hulkamania, and transcended his fame beyond the realm of WWE, becoming a significant cultural icon.

Over the past few years, Hogan has faced a multitude of health problems related to his professional wrestling, requiring over two dozen operations. These operations encompassed his neck, spine, and hip areas.

Shortly after his death, the WWE issued a statement in a post on X.

The WWE expresses deep sorrow upon hearing about the passing of Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. A cultural icon, Hogan significantly contributed to the worldwide fame of WWE during the 1980s. Our sympathies go out to Hogan’s family, friends, and devoted fans.

It is with great sorrow that we learn about the passing of Hulk Hogan, a beloved Hall of Famer at WWE. Known as one of pop culture’s biggest icons, Hogan played a significant role in helping WWE gain international fame during the 1980s. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, and admirers.

— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025

Two days ago, Hogan passed away, following closely on the heels of Ozzy Osbourne, known as the Prince of Darkness, who died at the age of 76. This tragic event occurred only a few weeks after Ozzy had performed what would be his final show.

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2025-07-24 19:18