Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died at 71 on July 24, 2025, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home, as confirmed by TMZ, Us Weekly, and WWE. Emergency responders arrived before 10 a.m. following a 911 call, but despite being rushed to Morton Plant Hospital, Hogan was pronounced dead. His wife, Sky Daily, who had recently refuted coma rumors after his June 2025 heart surgery, was present during the emergency. WWE mourned the loss, stating, “Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s,” extending condolences to his wife, children Brooke and Nick, and grandchildren Oliver and Molly.
Hogan’s “Hulkamania” persona transformed wrestling into a global phenomenon, headlining the first WrestleMania in 1985 and winning six WWE championships. Beyond the ring, he starred in Rocky III and Hogan Knows Best, though his career faced setbacks, including a 2015 scandal over racist remarks that led to a temporary WWE Hall of Fame removal. Reinstated in 2020, Hogan remained a cultural icon, with fans and peers, including Donald Trump Jr., paying tribute on X, calling him a “legend.” His death, following recent political appearances like a 2024 Trump rally, marks the end of an era, with calls for a lasting WWE tribute.
