Hulk Hogan, the legendary former WWE wrestler, died at the age of 71.
On Thursday morning on Thursday morning, outside the Hogan house in Clearwater, Florida, after he had suffered some operators, revealed a 'cardiac arrest' on Thursday morning.
A statement from the WWE was soon released on social media that pay tribute to the Hall of Famer, which is considered one of the greatest stars of the organization of all time.
WWE is sad to hear that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has died.
One of the most recognizable figures of pop culture, Hogan helped WWE to achieve recognition worldwide in the 1980s.
WWE is expanding his condolences to Hogan's family, friends and fans.
– WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
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UFC hunters respond to the news of the death of Hulk Hogan
Figures from both the wrestling and combat sports world started to pay tribute to the WWE icon on social media, including names from the UFC.
Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, appeared only eight months ago in the leading promotion of MMA. Hogan ended Colby Covington at UFC Tampa in December 2024. Hogan had previously spoken about an MMA career and explained why he chose his toes in the violent sport.
Anyway, he apparently remained a fan, and countless UFC stars paid tribute to one of the leading figures responsible for catapulting pro struggling to global recognition.
“Rest in peace on the legend Hulk Hogan!” Cody Durden wrote on X.
“Damn brother,” said Matt Fre clola.
“Thank you for inspiring a whole generation of real Americans Hulkster. Hulkamania will live forever,” wrote Covington.
“#RIPHULKHOGAN,” Garrett Armfield, next to an image of Hogan who tore his shirt.
“Hulkster in heaven,” said Tom Lawlor.
“Thanks for everything @hulkhogan rests in paradise. My career would not be where it is today without your influence. Hulkamania will live brother forever,” wrote Oban Elliott, who uses Hogan's characteristic pose after his UFC wins.
“Rip to the legend Hulk Hogan,” Alan Jouban posted.
Hogan had recently reached combat sport heads after the real American freestyle wrestling organization with Eric Bischoff and wrestling coach Izzy Martinez.
Hulk Hogan's Memorable career as a wrestler and entertainer
In the 1980s and 1990s, Hogan rose to pro roar sterom and won several championships during a memorable term of office that culminated in his induction in the WWE Hall of Fame by Sylvester Stallone in 2005.
The late resident of Florida started his career in the WWF, where he became five-time champion and enjoyed a 1,474-day regime-the longest of the Wrestlemania era ever.
One of the most famous moments of Hogan's wrestling career came in 1988, when he stood the main event opposite Andre de Giant at WWF. The match still has the American television viewers records for wrestling, with a 15.2 Nielsen rating and 33 million viewers.
Hogan appeared in his last competition in 2012, but remained active in the world of Sports Entertainment due to frequent WWE performances, including only last January during the WWE's debut on Netflix.
Hogan's characteristic look and catch rases made him recognizable worldwide and founded a future career in acting, while he played in various films, including no Holds Barred, Suburban Command and Mr. Nanny. He also had his own reality series, Hogan knows the best.
His career was far from controversy, especially during his last years. That included leaked audio in 2015 from Hogan with the help of racist language, including multiple applications of the N-word.