Legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, has passed away at age 71.
Multiple outlets, including TMZ Sports, The Times, and international news agencies, report he suffered a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater home early Thursday morning and could not be revived .
Paramedics arrived at Hogan’s Clearwater residence following a 911 call reporting a cardiac event. Though rushed to a nearby hospital, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Reports indicate Hogan had recently undergone a complex neck surgery in May, although his wife, Sky Daily, stated he was making a steady recovery prior to his untimely death.
Despite recent health setbacks, Hulk Hogan remained connected to wrestling, even participating in activities related to his new promotion.
His death sparked an outpouring of condolences across social media, with fans, peers, and modern athletes paying homage to a cultural icon whose charisma transcended gerne boundaries.
Born August 11, 1953, Hogan became the defining face of wrestling’s golden era in the 1980s and 1990s. Standing at 6-foot-7 and famed for his distinctive blond horseshoe mustache and bandana, he captivated audiences worldwide during the “Hulkamania” era.
Hogan headlined eight of the first nine WrestleManias and held multiple world championships, including two consecutive Royal Rumbles—solidifying his status as one of the most influential athletes in entertainment history.
Beyond the ring, Hogan made significant contributions to mainstream entertainment. He appeared in notable films like Rocky III (as Thunderlips) and Gremlins 2, starred in the reality series Hogan Knows Best, and served as commissioner for the new wrestling promotion Real American Freestyle, launched in April.
Hogan is survived by his third wife, Sky Daily, whom he married in September 2023, and his two adult children, Brooke and Nick, from his first marriage.
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