Yes — unfortunately, it's true. Legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71 due to a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. He was taken to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead Wikipedia+15TMZ+15ABC News+15.
Hogan began his wrestling career in 1977 and rose to global fame in the 1980s through his larger-than-life persona, helping to transform WWE into a mainstream entertainment powerhouse ABC News+1EW.com+1.
Career & Achievements
A 12-time world wrestling champion, including multiple WWE titles
Pioneered the "Hulkamania" era that reshaped professional wrestling
Twice inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (in 2005 and 2020)
Appeared in movies like Rocky III, No Holds Barred, and had his own show, Hogan Knows Best Omni+7EW.com+7TMZ+7
Tributes & Reactions
Fans, fellow wrestlers, Hollywood stars, and even political figures paid tribute. Sylvester Stallone, Bollywood actors like Arjun Kapoor, and Donald Trump shared heartfelt messages remembering Hogan’s influence on pop culture and wrestling history YouTube+15People.com+15Indiatimes+15.
Final Moments
Emergency responders reportedly spent over 30 minutes attempting to revive Hogan after he collapsed from cardiac arrest. He had recently undergone neck surgery and was reportedly in declining health, experiencing issues such as shortness of breath and reliance on oxygen New York Post+4The Sun+4The Times of India+4.
✅ Summary
Hulk Hogan is confirmed deceased as of July 24, 2025.
He was 71 and died from a cardiac arrest at his Florida home.
The wrestling legend had an iconic career in WWE and made a lasting cultural impact.
Tributes poured in from across the globe, honoring his legacy and influence.
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Yes — unfortunately, it's true. Legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71 due to a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. He was taken to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead Wikipedia+15TMZ+15ABC News+15.
Hogan began his wrestling career in 1977 and rose to global fame in the 1980s through his larger-than-life persona, helping to transform WWE into a mainstream entertainment powerhouse ABC News+1EW.com+1.
Career & Achievements
A 12-time world wrestling champion, including multiple WWE titles
Pioneered the "Hulkamania" era that reshaped professional wrestling
Twice inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (in 2005 and 2020)
Appeared in movies like Rocky III, No Holds Barred, and had his own show, Hogan Knows Best Omni+7EW.com+7TMZ+7
Tributes & Reactions
Fans, fellow wrestlers, Hollywood stars, and even political figures paid tribute. Sylvester Stallone, Bollywood actors like Arjun Kapoor, and Donald Trump shared heartfelt messages remembering Hogan’s influence on pop culture and wrestling history YouTube+15People.com+15Indiatimes+15.
Final Moments
Emergency responders reportedly spent over 30 minutes attempting to revive Hogan after he collapsed from cardiac arrest. He had recently undergone neck surgery and was reportedly in declining health, experiencing issues such as shortness of breath and reliance on oxygen New York Post+4The Sun+4The Times of India+4.
✅ Summary
Hulk Hogan is confirmed deceased as of July 24, 2025.
He was 71 and died from a cardiac arrest at his Florida home.
The wrestling legend had an iconic career in WWE and made a lasting cultural impact.
Tributes poured in from across the globe, honoring his legacy and influence.