Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 After Cardiac Arrest

Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestling star known for popularizing professional wrestling in the 1980s and 1990s, passed away at age 71 due to cardiac arrest. Tributes have poured in from the wrestling community, Hollywood, and political figures, including President Donald Trump, who called Hogan a good friend and praised him as a "MAGA all the best way." Sylvester Stallone fondly recalled their first meeting on the set of Rocky III, highlighting Hogan's unique charisma, intelligence, and physical prowess, and described him as an irreplaceable figure in wrestling and entertainment. Hogan's role as Thunderlips in Rocky III was pivotal in launching his Hollywood career, and Stallone shared stories illustrating Hogan's skill, gentleness, and perseverance despite injuries. Other wrestling legends like Ted DiBiase also expressed heartfelt condolences, emphasizing Hogan's extraordinary talent and impact on the sport. Despite controversies in his personal life, Hogan's contributions to wrestling's mainstream appeal and his larger-than-life persona remain celebrated worldwide.