Professional wrestling legend Terry Bollea, better known to millions as Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 71, according to WWE.
Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in wrestling history, was instrumental in transforming World Wrestling Entertainment into a global powerhouse.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, his larger-than-life persona, both inside the ring and beyond, made him a household name and a pop culture phenomenon, starring in movies and appearing on television screens around the world.
In a post shared on X, WWE confirmed the news:
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s,” the company wrote, adding; “WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
According to TMZ Sports, emergency responders were called to Hogan’s home in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, for what was reported as a cardiac arrest.
Multiple police vehicles and ambulances were seen at the property, and Hogan was transported by stretcher to a local hospital.
Just weeks before his passing, Hogan’s wife, Sky, had publicly dismissed rumors that the wrestling icon had fallen into a coma, assuring fans that his heart was “strong” and he was simply recovering from recent surgeries.
Speculation about Hogan’s declining health had intensified in June, when TMZ reported he was on his “deathbed,” but sources at the time insisted he was only dealing with side effects following a neck surgery in May.
WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
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