Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 After Cardiac Arrest

Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea in Augusta, Georgia, died at age 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, on July 24, 2025. Hogan rose to fame in the 1980s as WWE's most recognized star, headlining WrestleMania events and winning six WWE Championships, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He greatly contributed to professional wrestling's global popularity and appeared in movies and television. In his final year, Hogan embarked on a national tour promoting his Real American Beer, visiting cities such as Rochester, Omaha, Oklahoma, Ohio, Detroit, and Arkansas, and engaging with fans. His career, while celebrated, was also marked by controversies, including the 2015 leaked tape scandal. WWE and fans worldwide mourn his passing, remembering him as a trailblazing and complex icon.