Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at age 71. Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, was found dead in his Florida home on Thursday morning. TMZ Sports reports that first responders attended the scene after receiving a call about a "cardiac arrest."His manager, Chris Volo, confirmed to NBC Los Angeles that Hogan died at his Clearwater home, surrounded by family."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 said on X. It gave no cause of death.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 Story continues below advertisement In recent months, there had been reports that Hogan was ill, but those close to him said he was recovering from neck surgery he had in May. Trending Now France's Macron sues U.S. media personality for claiming his wife is a man World junior complainant not 'reliable,' judge says while delivering trial decision Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Hogan was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years in its signature event, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon.
He won six WWF/WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 by Sylvester Stallone.
He was able to transcend his "Hulkamania" fan base to become a celebrity outside the wrestling world, appearing in numerous movies and television shows, including a reality show about his life on VH1, Hogan Knows Best.
Hogan is survived by his ex-wife Linda Bollea and their two children, Brooke Hogan, 37, and Nick Hogan, 34.-This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. More on Entertainment More videos Jimmy Kimmel delivers biting response to Trump's 'next to go' threat MAGA musician's concert permits revoked in Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry ketamine set to enter guilty plea Ozzy Osbourne, rock icon and lead singer of Black Sabbath, dead at 76 Trump sues Wall Street Journal for $10B over article tying him to Jeffrey Epstein Ozzy Osbourne was 'ground zero' for heavy metal: Musicians, fans mourn loss of Black Sabbath icon Calgary woodworking company gets social media boost from Kiss rocker Paul Stanley MAGA musician's concert permits revoked in East Coast cities over safety concerns