Hulk Hogan Dies at 71, Wrestling World Mourns

Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died at age 71 at his Clearwater, Florida home following cardiac arrest, prompting tributes from across sports and entertainment. Hogan is credited with transforming the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) into a global phenomenon in the 1980s, thanks to his 'Hulkamania' persona and crossover appeal. His unexpected 1996 villain turn at WCW's 'Bash at the Beach' remains a key moment in wrestling history. Tributes have come from celebrities like Sylvester Stallone and from figures such as Donald Trump, Jake Paul, Ric Flair, and John Cena. Despite later controversies, Hogan is remembered as a trailblazer and pop culture icon whose influence extended beyond wrestling. He is survived by his family and millions of fans worldwide who credit him with bringing wrestling into mainstream culture.