Hulk Hogan Dies at 71, Trump Pays Tribute

President Trump mourned the passing of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, describing him as a “great friend” who was “MAGA all the way” and praising his strength, intelligence, and huge cultural impact. Hogan, who died at 71 from a heart attack, was a prominent supporter of Trump, notably delivering a dynamic speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention where he endorsed Trump’s presidential campaign and revealed a Trump-Vance campaign shirt. Their friendship, spanning over three decades, was rooted in their parallel careers as ’80s celebrities who transitioned into politics and reality television. Trump highlighted Hogan’s electrifying convention speech as a key moment of the week and expressed condolences to Hogan’s family, especially his widow Sky. Other GOP leaders, including Vice President Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, also paid tribute to Hogan’s legacy and influence. WWE and the wrestling community recognized Hogan’s role in popularizing wrestling globally, extending their sympathies to his family and fans.