Terry Gene Bollea, famously known as Hulk Hogan, the iconic professional wrestler who helped shape the world of sports entertainment, has died at the age of 71. Hogan passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
Medical responders rushed Hogan to Morton Plant Hospital early Thursday morning, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The wrestling community and fans worldwide have been left stunned by the news of the passing of one of wrestling’s most recognizable and beloved figures.
Hogan was a towering presence in professional wrestling during the 1980s and 1990s. His charisma, signature handlebar mustache, and catchphrases like “Hulkamania” made him a household name. He headlined eight of the first nine WrestleMania events and won six WWE championships, cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Beyond the ring, Hogan also enjoyed a successful career in television and film. He appeared in movies such as Rocky III and starred in the reality TV show Hogan Knows Best. Despite some controversies in his later years, including a public fallout with WWE and personal scandals, Hogan remained a revered figure in the wrestling community and was inducted twice into the WWE Hall of Fame.
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Just weeks before his death, Hogan’s wife, Sky Daily, had addressed concerns about his health, assuring fans that he was recovering well from major neck surgery and that his heart was “strong.”
Tributes have poured in from across the world. WWE paid homage to Hogan’s immense influence on the sport, and fellow wrestling legends, including Ric Flair, remembered him as a “great athlete, friend, and father.” Public figures and fans alike recognized his contributions not only to wrestling but to popular culture as a whole.
Hulk Hogan’s legacy as a pioneer of professional wrestling and a symbol of strength and resilience will live on. He leaves behind millions of fans who will remember his larger-than-life personality and the joy he brought to the sport.
He is survived by his family and a global community mourning the loss of a true legend.
