Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, TMZ Sports reported on Thursday. Emergency medical services were dispatched to his Clearwater, Florida residence early in the morning in response to a cardiac arrest call.
Multiple police units and EMTs were seen outside Hogan’s home. The report stated citing sources that the WWE icon was carried out on a stretcher and rushed into an ambulance.
Just weeks prior to his death, Hogan’s wife, Sky Daily, had publicly denied speculation that he was in a coma, assuring fans that his heart was “strong” and that he was steadily recovering from recent surgeries.
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was one of the most recognizable faces in professional wrestling. Rising to superstardom in the 1980s and 1990s, he was a key figure in popularising WWE (then WWF) across the globe with his larger-than-life persona, charisma, and unmatched fan following.
Throughout his career, Hogan won multiple world championships, headlined numerous WrestleMania events, and later helped transform WCW. His signature moves, red-and-yellow attire
No official cause of death has been released, and Hogan’s family has not issued a public statement at this time.
Hulk Hogan leaves behind a storied legacy that transcended wrestling, making him an enduring icon