Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 After Cardiac Arrest

Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, died at age 71 on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home; emergency responders arrived after a 911 call, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital and authorities confirmed no foul play. Hogan became a global superstar in the 1980s and 1990s, embodying 'Hulkamania' and helping bring professional wrestling into mainstream pop culture, notably with his WrestleMania III victory over Andre the Giant. In his later years, he launched Real American Freestyle Wrestling and faced controversies, including a high-profile lawsuit against Gawker Media and a racism scandal that led to a temporary severance from WWE. Tributes poured in from across the wrestling and entertainment world, including Ric Flair, Jake 'the Snake' Roberts, and former President Donald Trump, who highlighted Hogan's cultural and athletic legacy. Hogan had recently faced health challenges, but his influence on wrestling and pop culture remains significant. Despite controversies, he is remembered as one of the most recognizable and influential entertainers in sports history.