Posted 27 minutes agoSubscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownCelebrities Are Paying Tribute To Hulk Hogan After His Death At 71Hulk died on Thursday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 71.by Chelsea StewartBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestLink The wrestling community is mourning Hulk Hogan's death after he suffered cardiac arrest on Thursday, aged 71. The wrestler, known for his signature blonde mustache, large personality, and wrestling moves like the leg drop, became an international figure in the '80s and '90s through his work with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and the WCW (World Championship Wrestling). Kevin Winter / Getty Images Shortly after his death, many celebrities and other public figures took to social media to react.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 Twitter: @WWE Ric Flair said that he was "absolutely shocked" by the news of Hulk's death. Posting photos of himself and Hulk throughout their wrestling careers, Ric wrote, "No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!" Wwe / Getty Images Matt Hardy said, "I had the opportunity to work with Hulkster a few times over the years & enjoyed my interactions with him. My thoughts & condolences are with his family, friends & fans, especially his children."RIP Hulk HoganTerry Bollea was the first mainstream megastar in pro wrestling. He was the face of sports entertainment & elevated pro wrestling to a whole new level. I had the opportunity to work with Hulkster a few times over the years & enjoyed my interactions with him. My... pic.twitter.com/zJf0jOi7NK- MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 24, 2025 @MATTHARDYBRAND / WWE / Via Twitter: @MATTHARDYBRAND President Donald Trump remembered "the 'Hulkster'" in a Truth Social post, including his "absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention." Trump said, "He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" Bloomberg / Getty Images Sting called him "THE GREATEST OF ALL." Tweeting a picture of them shaking hands in the ring, he added, "Can't thank you enough for all that you did for me and for wrestling fans all over the world. I loved you and I will miss you. My friend, Terry Bollea, RIP." Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images In an X post, Kurt Angle thanked Hulk for paving the way for him. "There would not be a Kurt Angle, without the American Made, Hulk Hogan," he wrote, adding, "My heart and prayers go out to his family. We lost a real icon today." Wwe / Getty Images Donald Trump Jr. tweeted a photo with Hulk and said, "R.I.P to a legend." @DonaldJTrumpJr / Via x.com "He is probably the most famous pro wrestler who ever lived," journalist Dave Meltzer added, "and more people paid to see him perform over the course of his career than any other person." He went on to thank Hulk for the memories. @davemeltzerWON / Via x.com Country music star Lee Greenwood said, "Our hearts are with the Hogan family, the millions of fans, and friends across the world as we mourn this heartbreaking loss."Our hearts are with the Hogan family, the millions of fans, and friends across the world as we mourn this heartbreaking loss. #HulkHogan pic.twitter.com/JB34VmlwiY- Lee Greenwood (@TheLeeGreenwood) July 24, 2025 Twitter: @TheLeeGreenwood "Hulk Hogan was a true legend," added WWE star Kane, alongside footage of him doing a Hulk impersonation alongside The Rock. "I was fortunate to work with him a couple of times, including this memorable one. It was easy to do a Hulkster impersonation when, like millions of guys my age, I'd practiced it in the mirror a thousand times growing up. #RIPHULK HOGAN."Hulk Hogan was a true legend. I was fortunate to work with him a couple of times, including this memorable one. It was easy to do a Hulkster impersonation when, like millions of guys my age, I'd practiced it in the mirror a thousand times growing up. #RIPHULKHOGAN https://t.co/8iRfUDy0D8 pic.twitter.com/h7Un65D7KD- Kane (@KaneWWE) July 24, 2025 Twitter: @KaneWWE Triple H stated the "WWE would not be where it is today" without wrestlers like Hulk. Kevin Winter / Getty Images "When I was a kid I ate my vitamins, said my prayers because Hulk Hogan told me to," wrestler The Miz shared. "He was someone I looked up to; a larger-than-life presence I copied constantly growing up. The voice, flexing, charisma, he made you want to be bold, loud, confident. RIP, Hulk Hogan."When I was a kid I ate my vitamins, said my prayers because Hulk Hogan told me to. He was someone I looked up to; a larger-than-life presence I copied constantly growing up. The voice, flexing, charisma, he made you want to be bold, loud, confident.RIP, Hulk Hog