Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 Amid Family Estrangement

Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died at age 71 reportedly from cardiac arrest, following years of health struggles and a tumultuous personal life. A two-time WWE Hall of Famer, Hogan was removed from the Hall after the release of controversial recordings containing racist remarks. His first marriage to Linda Claridge ended amid infidelity accusations, and his daughter Brooke became estranged from both parents, skipping his 2023 wedding to Sky Daily and later discussing family dysfunction. Hogan's reputation suffered further from a leaked sex tape and public disputes, and despite apologies, many questioned his sincerity. His wife Sky Daily denied rumors of his ill health shortly before his death, citing his recovery from major surgeries. Hogan died without reconciling with Brooke, but remains credited with popularizing WWE and becoming a global pop culture icon.