Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71

Clearwater, Florida – Wrestling icon and global entertainment figure Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, Geraldnet Media has confirmed. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, reportedly suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater early Thursday morning.

Emergency services were called to his residence, where he was later pronounced dead. His passing was confirmed by his representative and later reported by multiple international news agencies, including the Associated Press and E! News.

Hogan was best known for his dominant run in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) during the 1980s and 1990s. He was a six-time WWE Champion, two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee, and one of the most recognizable faces in wrestling and pop culture history. His trademark “Hulkamania” persona, complete with red-and-yellow gear and thunderous charisma, helped transform professional wrestling into a mainstream spectacle.

In recent months, Hogan had undergone neck surgery and was recovering well, according to his representatives. His sudden death has sent shockwaves across the wrestling world and entertainment industry.

Tributes have poured in from fellow wrestlers and fans around the globe. WWE released a statement honoring him as “a true legend whose impact transcended the ring,” while longtime friend Ric Flair posted on X (formerly Twitter):

“I am devastated. Hulk was more than a friend – he was family. The wrestling world will never be the same.”

Hogan’s career spanned over four decades, with memorable rivalries, Hollywood appearances, and a massive fanbase that made him a household name. He starred in several films and reality shows and remained active in the wrestling scene until recent years.

He is survived by his two children, Brooke and Nick Bollea.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been made public.