Legendary professional wrestler and pop culture icon, Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 71 following a reported cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida residence, TMZ Sports confirmed on Thursday.
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Emergency services were dispatched to Hogan’s home early in the morning after receiving a distress call describing a suspected heart-related medical emergency. Witnesses say multiple police and EMT vehicles responded to the scene, where the wrestling legend was seen being transported on a stretcher and later placed into an ambulance.
The news comes just weeks after Hogan’s wife, Sky Hogan, dismissed online speculation that the former WWE star was in a coma. At the time, she stated publicly that Hogan’s “heart was strong” and that he was recovering from recent surgeries.
Born Terry Bollea, Hogan transformed professional wrestling from a regional pastime into a global phenomenon. Rising to stardom in the 1980s with his trademark charisma, yellow bandanas, and iconic catchphrases, Hogan became the face of WWE, capturing the imagination of millions and ushering in a golden era of sports entertainment.
In a career-defining move, Hogan shocked fans in 1996 by turning heel and adopting the persona “Hollywood Hogan” after forming the New World Order (NWO) faction in WCW. The bold reinvention helped boost professional wrestling’s popularity to new heights in the late ’90s.
He was first inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, but was removed in 2015 after a controversial tape surfaced in which he made racially offensive remarks. Hogan later won a legal battle against the media outlet Gawker over the leak and was reinstated to the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020, this time as part of the NWO.
Outside the ring, Hogan ventured into Hollywood, beginning with a notable appearance in Rocky III as “Thunderlips” in 1982. He went on to star in a number of films including No Holds Barred, Mr. Nanny, and Suburban Commando. In the 2000s, he gained reality TV fame with Hogan Knows Best, which chronicled the personal life of the Hogan family.
Hulk Hogan’s passing marks the end of an era for wrestling fans around the world. Tributes are already pouring in from fellow wrestlers, celebrities, and fans who remember him not just as a champion in the ring, but as a larger-than-life figure who helped shape modern wrestling.
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