Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71.
Early on Thursday morning, medics were sent to the WWE legend’s residence in Clearwater, Florida, with operators reporting that it was related to a “cardiac arrest.”
Responders are shown on camera frantically attempting to save Hogan’s life as he is taken to an ambulance outside his home.
The video shows Hogan being wheeled to the emergency car while multiple paramedics appear to be performing chest compressions.
According to police, authorities arrived on the scene at 9:51 AM, and after receiving medical attention from Clearwater Fire & Rescue staff, Hogan was transported to a local hospital.
At the hospital, he was declared dead.
Maj. Nate Burnside of Clearwater Police stated at a press conference Thursday afternoon that Hulk passed away at 11:17 AM, but he also stated that there are “no signs of foul play or suspicious activity.”
Hogan married Sky in September 2023, and just a few weeks ago, she rejected reports that he was in a coma, saying his heart was “strong” while he recovered from surgeries.
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There were rumors that Hogan was on his “deathbed” when we broke the story last month, but we were informed that he was only coping with the aftereffects of a neck surgery the previous May.
Terry Gene Bollea, better known as the Hulk, made professional wrestling a family-friendly pastime. Wrestling had a relatively small following prior to Hulk. Children and their parents were captivated by Hulk’s ring antics, which elevated the sport.
Following his 1984 victory over the Iron Sheik for the World Heavyweight Championship, Hogan ignited a pop culture movement known as “Hulkamania” that persisted for decades, with followers frequently imitating his trademark handlebar mustache and bandana in public.
Hulk changed his persona from hero to evil in 1996. He became Hollywood Hulk Hogan and founded the New World Order. It brought him and professional wrestling even greater recognition.
Among his many outstanding performances were his bouts with Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior, as well as his bouts with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at WrestleMania X8 in 2002 and Andre the Giant at WM 3.
In 2005, Hulk became a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. Following an incident involving racist remarks made while he was being surreptitiously videotaped during a sexual encounter, he was dismissed in 2015. After Gawker shared the video, Hulk filed a lawsuit, which he eventually won.
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In 2020, Hulk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for the second time, this time as a member of NWO.
Following Hogan’s passing, WWE issued a statement stating, “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.”
When he lit the room on fire with his theatrical displays at the 2024 Republican National Convention, Hulk was the main attraction.
Beginning in 1982 as the famous character Thunderlips in “Rocky III,” Hulk has an incredibly successful film career. In addition, he starred in Mr. Nanny, Suburban Commando, and No Holds Barred.
There’s still more… In the popular VH1 reality show “Hogan Knows Best,” Hogan costarred with his family members, Brooke, Nick, and Linda.
The incredible thing about Hulk is that he underwent numerous surgeries due to injuries sustained during wrestling. During the “Object-ified” taping, he informed Harvey that he had lost all of his original body parts.
We last talked to Hulk in May, when he was starting an amateur wrestling league called Real American Freestyle. Fox Nation will broadcast the opening event on August 30.
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