The world of wrestling has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of legendary wrestling icon, Terry Gene Bollea, famously known as Hulk Hogan. He was 71.
According to reports by TMZ and confirmed by multiple sources, emergency responders were dispatched to Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida residence in the early hours of Thursday after he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was reportedly found unresponsive and was immediately placed on a stretcher before being rushed to a nearby hospital. Tragically, he was pronounced dead shortly after.
Hogan’s death comes just months after he underwent a neck procedure. While concerns about his health had circulated, his wife, Sky Daily, had recently reassured fans that the former WWE star’s heart was still “strong.” Sadly, fate had other plans.
Hogan, a towering figure in professional wrestling and pop culture, became a household name in the 1980s and 1990s with his unmatched charisma, trademark bandana, and the famous catchphrase, “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”
He headlined multiple WrestleManias, captured numerous world titles, and later transitioned into television and film, solidifying his status as one of the most recognized faces in sports entertainment history.
Fans, fellow wrestlers, and celebrities across the world have begun paying tribute to the larger-than-life superstar whose legacy shaped generations of wrestling fans.
Details surrounding funeral arrangements are yet to be made public.
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