Friday 25 / July / 2025
US wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) said Thursday.
"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Half of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," WWE posted on social media platform X, while extending condolences to "Hogan's family, friends and fans."
Florida police said on Facebook that authorities responded to cardiac arrest in the city of Clearwater, with Hogan later prounced dead at the hospital.
Pro-Wrestling pioneer
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was one of WWE's most recognisable stars.
He was the main attraction for the organisation's first ever edition of its flagship event Wrestlemania in 1985.
His larger-than-life persona and perma-tanned physique became the leading image of pro-wrestling during its initial boom in popularity in the 1980s.
With Hogan as the leading fighter, WWE became a family-friendly entertainment franchise worth billions of dollars.
Hogan remained a huge WWE star for years, taking on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and WWE owner Vince McMahon in the ring.
He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 after winning at least six WWE championship titles.
Celebrity out of the ring
After he retired from fighting in 2003, Hogan embarked on a successful film and TV career.
He made a number of appearances in movies and television shows, including films such as "Rocky III" and "Santa With Muscles."
He also starred in a reality show about his own life called Hogan Knows Best.
Hogan also appeared in one episode of the iconic 80s show The A-Team.
In later years, he was also known as a vocal supporter of US President Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
Hogan recreated his signature move at last year's Republican National Convention (RNC), dramatically ripping off his shirt, while endorsing Trump's bid for re-election.
