Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea), the iconic WWE superstar and global face of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71. He suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, early this morning and was pronounced dead at the hospital, WWE and Florida authorities confirmed.

Cardiac Arrest at Home in Clearwater

Emergency services responded to a cardiac arrest call at Hogan’s Clearwater residence around 9:50 a.m. on July 24, 2025. Paramedics performed CPR on the scene before transporting him to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to WWE and local authorities.

WWE Mourns Wrestling’s Pioneer

WWE released an official statement mourning the loss of one of the most recognizable figures in sports entertainment. They credited Hogan with helping transform wrestling into mainstream culture during the 1980s “Hulkamania” era, calling him a key factor in WWE’s global rise.

Legend’s Legacy & Massive Career

Hogan’s career began in the late 1970s, eventually becoming the face of WrestleMania in the mid-80s. He headlined the first WrestleMania in 1985, won six WWE world championships, and later became a key figure in WCW’s nWo storyline. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice: as an individual in 2005 and with nWo in 2020 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

Health Struggles Before Passing

Hogan had endured numerous surgeries over recent years—neck, back, knees, and more—with his wife Sky Daily recently dismissing critical health rumors, saying he was “in recovery” at their tribute karaoke event . Reports indicate he had lost mobility in his legs and was recovering from spinal procedures, but tragically passed due to cardiac arrest.

Family Rift Revealed Before Death

Shortly before his passing, it emerged that Hogan had become estranged from his eldest daughter Brooke—who reportedly hadn’t spoken to him in years, a situation confirmed by family sources .

Hulk Hogan is survived by his wife Sky Daily, ex-wives Linda Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel, and his two children, Brooke and Nick Hogan. His legacy transcends wrestling—he marked a new era of entertainment, acting in films like *Rocky III*, reality shows like *Hogan Knows Best*, and launching ventures like Real American Freestyle wrestling .

Frequently Asked Questions

• What caused Hulk Hogan’s death?
  He suffered a cardiac arrest at home and died at hospital at age 71.
• When did he first rise to fame?
  He debuted in WWF in 1979 and headlined WrestleMania I in 1985.
• Did he have health problems?
  He had multiple surgeries and limited mobility, but was recovering before his sudden death.
• Who survives him?
  His wife Sky Daily and children Brooke and Nick; he was previously married to Linda and Jennifer.
• What is his legacy?
  He transformed wrestling into mainstream entertainment, won multiple titles, was inducted into Hall of Fame twice, and influenced pop culture globally.

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