Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, has died at the age of 71. The WWE confirmed his death on Thursday morning with the following statement.
WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.
Authorities and emergency medical personnel were called to his home in Clearwater, Florida, at 9:51 a.m. for a cardiac arrest. First responders treated Hogan at his residence and then took him to Morton Plant Hospital. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Hogan was best known as a 12-time world champion in professional wrestling and was a major figure in the WWE’s rise during the 1980s. TMZ reported that Hogan was taken from his home by stretcher and placed into an ambulance before being transported to the hospital.
In the weeks before his death, Hogan’s health had been the subject of public speculation. Some rumors claimed he was seriously ill or in a coma. His wife, Sky, dismissed those reports, saying his heart was “strong” and he was recovering from a neck procedure.
Hogan played a major role in making WWE a leading name in wrestling entertainment, working closely with Vince McMahon during the company’s early years as the World Wrestling Federation. His impact on sports and television helped interest in pro wrestling reach new levels.
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