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Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Passes Away at 71
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died on July 23, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving behind a legacy that transformed professional wrestling into a global phenomenon.
The announcement came from his family via a statement, revealing that Hogan suffered a heart attack at his Florida home, with no foul play suspected. Known for his charismatic persona and signature moves like the leg drop, Hogan dominated the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in the 1980s and early 1990s, headlining events like WrestleMania and drawing millions of viewers worldwide.
Tributes poured in from peers, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who credited Hogan with paving the way for modern wrestling, and Vince McMahon, who called him a “cultural icon.” Hogan’s career spanned decades, with a return to prominence in the 2000s via Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), though it was marred by controversies, including a 2015 racism scandal that led to a temporary WWE ban, later lifted in 2018.
His health had declined in recent years, with public appearances showing reliance on a cane, hinting at undisclosed conditions. The narrative of his death celebrates his achievements but invites scrutiny over whether his lifestyle, marked by publicized excesses, contributed to his end, with an autopsy expected to clarify the cause.
