WWE Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 After Cardiac Arrest at Florida Home
Hulk Hogan, the iconic WWE superstar born Terry Gene Bollea, has died at 71 from cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, on July 24, 2025.
Clearwater, FL – July 24, 2025 Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea) has died at 71, reportedly from cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home, according to multiple outlets citing TMZ The SunNew York PostTalkSport.
Emergency responders were summoned early Thursday following a cardiac arrest call. Hogan was taken out on a stretcher and rushed to the hospital TalkSport+10The Sun+10New York Post+10. His manager, Chris Volo, later confirmed that Hogan passed away surrounded by family NBC4 Washington.
A Wrestling Phenomenon
Born August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, Hogan became a cornerstone of professional wrestling in the 1980s and 1990s. Known as “The Hulkster,” he powered WWE’s emergence into a global entertainment empire.
- Two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee (2005, 2020) The Independent+7TalkSport+7People.com+7
- Multiple world champion who transcended the ring with "Hulkamania"
- Starred in film and TV, including Rocky III, Mr. Nanny, and Hogan Knows Best WikipediaPeople.com+1Consequence+1
Beyond the Spotlight
Hogan’s larger-than-life persona was balanced by personal struggles and controversy public spats over steroid use, a scandalous sex tape, and recordings of racist remarks. In 2015 he apologized and was later reinstated by WWE People.com. In recent years, he had health issues, including a neck fusion in May 2025, about which his wife Sky Daily reassured fans: his heart was “strong” vg.no+15961thegame.iheart.com+15TMZ+15.
Legacy and Mourning
Tributes have poured in from across the wrestling world and beyond. Hogan’s influence reshaped sports entertainment many stars credit him for opening doors and defining the sport’s spectacle. Prominent fans and colleagues are expected to speak at memorial events in the coming days.
