HULK HOGAN WWE LEGEND DIES AT AGE 71 IN FLORIDA
Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Icon Who Revolutionized the Sport, Dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, the flamboyant wrestler who helped bring professional wrestling into the mainstream and became a pop culture icon in the 1980s, has died at the age of 71.
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed his passing on Thursday (Jul 24). The company expressed deep sorrow over the loss of one of its most recognizable stars.
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Fame Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s,” the company shared on X.
They did not mention an official cause of death.
However, authorities in Clearwater, Florida, said they responded to a cardiac arrest call at Hogan’s home that morning. Medical staff transported him to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
From the Ring to Global Fame
Born Terry Gene Bollea in Augusta, Georgia, on August 11, 1953, Hogan began his path to fame in Florida’s wrestling scene during the 1970s.
Before wrestling, he played bass guitar in local bands. Eventually, he transitioned to professional wrestling — enduring intense training that included a brutal leg-breaking initiation to prove his commitment.
Hogan’s massive physique, iconic handlebar mustache, and bandanna quickly helped him stand out. His “Hulkamania” persona, famous for slogans like “Say your prayers and take your vitamins,” became a cultural phenomenon.
One of his most defining moments came in 1987 during WrestleMania III. Hogan body-slammed André the Giant in front of over 90,000 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome. That event sealed his legacy in wrestling history.
Hollywood, Politics, and a Complex Legacy
Hogan’s influence extended beyond the wrestling ring. He starred in movies such as Rocky III and Santa With Muscles, and later featured in the reality show Hogan Knows Best, which followed his family life.
Although his Hollywood career was modest, he consistently returned to wrestling as long as his health allowed it.
In 2024, Hogan shocked many by reappearing at the Republican National Convention. After witnessing an attempted assassination against Donald Trump, he tore off his shirt to reveal a Trump tank top and shouted, “Let Trumpamania run wild, brother!”
Despite his fame, controversy followed him. In 2015, WWE suspended him after the leak of a private recording where he used a racial slur. They reinstated him in 2018.
He also won a high-profile privacy lawsuit against Gawker Media for releasing parts of a private tape. The court awarded him $140 million in damages.
A Lasting Influence in Wrestling
Throughout his career, Hogan regularly reinvented his image. From the clean-cut, all-American hero in yellow tights to the villainous “Hollywood Hogan” in WCW’s New World Order, he evolved with the times.
His match in 2002 against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at WrestleMania became one of the most memorable bouts ever.
“I’m in better shape than him,” Hogan said before the match.
Although The Rock won that night, Hogan’s legendary status only grew.
WWE inducted Hogan twice into its Hall of Fame — first for his solo accomplishments, then again as part of the nWo faction. He proudly described himself as the “Babe Ruth of wrestling,” a nod to his role in shaping the industry.
Family and Personal Life
Hogan married three times and had two children. His first wife, Linda, along with their kids, co-starred in Hogan Knows Best, which aired from 2005 to 2007.
His legacy, both celebrated and controversial, continues to shape wrestling and entertainment long after his passing.
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By – Maximus — 25/07/2025, 11:25PM
