Legendary Wrestler Hulk Hogan Dies at 71

Hulk Hogan, iconic wrestling star and actor, has passed away at 71 following cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home. His manager confirmed he was surrounded by family. Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan became a wrestling legend in the 1980s, known for his “Hulkamania” persona and six WWE championships.

He headlined WrestleMania eight times and famously faced Andre the Giant in 1987. Hogan later founded the New World Order (NWO) and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, despite a scandal in 2015.

Beyond wrestling, Hogan starred in films like Rocky III and TV shows such as Thunder in Paradise and Hogan Knows Best. A vocal supporter of Donald Trump, he appeared at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Tributes have poured in from fans and celebrities, including Donald Trump, Sylvester Stallone, Ric Flair, and John Cena—honoring a towering figure in pop culture and sports entertainment.