Hulk Hogan (Figure via WWE) The WWE Hulk Hogan icon died at the age of 71 after cardiac arrest in his house in Florida. The match legend, born Terry Gene Bolle, died on Thursday morning in Clearwater, where emergency respondents were called after news of the heart emergency, according to NBC News and TMZ reports. Several police and medical units were seen in Hogan’s residence and was reportedly eliminated on a stretcher. His death comes weeks after his wife, Sky, denied rumors about his decreasing health and insisted that his heart was “strong” after surgery. Hogan underwent a main heart surgery in June and was hospitalized for long -term problems with the neck and back at the beginning of this year. The six -time WWE champion was one of the biggest names in professional wrestling and played a key role in the company’s global rise over the 80s. Hogan, known for his charisma, signature of yellow and red clothing and unforgettable rivalry, became the name of the household through his in-school performances and performances in movies, television and animated series. The news of his death caused the spillage of grief from and outside the wrestling world. WWE, in the official post on X, said it was “sad to learn” about Hogan’s browsing and called him “one of the most famous figures of pop culture” that helped WWE to achieve global recognition. Ric Flair, Hogan’s long -time friend and a colleague from the matches, said he was “completely shocked” and described Hogan as “incredible athlete, talent, friend and father”. More reactions of the wrestling community and fans are expected to continue to pour one of WWE’s most influential people.
