Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Miami, Florida.- Hulk Hogan, iconic professional wrestler and WWE legend, died at age 71 from cardiac arrest in Clearwater, Florida, his manager confirmed this Thursday. The incident occurred early in the morning, with emergency responders transporting him by ambulance, according to reports from TMZ and NBC. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, had faced ongoing rumors about his health in recent months.

Born on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, Hogan rose to global fame in the 1980s and 1990s as one of the most recognizable figures in professional wrestling. He was married to yoga instructor Sky Daily and later became known for his political support of Donald Trump.

In recent years, Hogan made headlines not only for his wrestling career but also for his high-profile 2013 lawsuit that led to the shutdown of gossip site Gawker. One of his final public appearances was at the 2024 Republican National Convention, where he took the stage ahead of Donald Trump’s speech, energizing the crowd with his signature showmanship.