Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 at his Florida home after suffering cardiac arrest.
Paramedics were called to the WWE legend’s Clearwater home on Thursday morning, according to TMZ.
His shock death comes just weeks after his wife, Sky, denied rumors he was on his deathbed in a coma – and insisted his heart was ‘strong’ after he underwent a routine neck surgery.
Hulk Hogan dead at 71
WWE icon Hulk Hogan died early Thursday morning after medics were dispatched to his Clearwater, Florida home, per TMZ.
Operators stated they were called to the wrestling legend’s home regarding a cardiac arrest.
Police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan’s home, with the reality star carried onto a stretcher and into an ambulance.
Linda Hogan’s heartbreaking post just days before ex-husband’s death
Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife and the mother of his two children, Linda Hogan, shared a sweet, reminiscent photo of the couple just days before his death.
On July 20, Linda posted a picture on Instagram of the former couple with the caption, ‘The good old days!’
Hulk Hogan-themed bar set to open in NYC
A month before his unexpected passing, Hulk Hogan joined a team set to open a New York City sports bar in his likeness.
The bar will be called ‘Slam’ and is located at the intersection of West 31st Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan with windows facing the world-famous Madison Square Garden, where several of Hogan’s defining moments inside the squared circle took place.
The $7million project will be a multi-floor establishment where his fans can eat your vitamins, say their prayers, and drink plenty of liquor.
Charlotte Flair honors Hogan family
WWE star Charlotte Flair posted a heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan.
‘When I nearly lost my dad 8 years ago, one of the few people who was there for all of it was Hulk Hogan,’ she said on X.
‘My heart breaks for Nick and Brooke. Rest in peace, brother.’
WWE confirms Hulk Hogan passing
WWE released a statement on social media confirming the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.
‘WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,’ the network said.
‘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.’
Donald Trump Jr. shares tribute to wrestling legend
Donald Trump Jr. posted a picture with Hulk Hogan in a patriotic tribute to the WWE icon shortly after the news of his death broke.
‘R.I.P to a legend,’ the president’s son said on X.
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Hulk Hogan dead at 71 after weeks of ‘health issue’ rumors as tributes pour in for WWE legend: Live updates
