Hulk Hogan: WWE veteran wrestler Hulk Hogan died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, 24 July in his Florida’s house. According to the report, the medical team reached the house in their clearwater and was seen taking them to an ambulance. Hulk Hogan was 71 years old. WWE confirmed his death on social media and expressed its condolences to Wrestler’s family and friends.
Born on August 11, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia, Hulk Hogan was one of the most popular personalities in the history of professional wrestling. Hogan helped Hogan bring WWE to the main stream in the 1980s with his identity handle mustache, bandana and charismatic personality. He left the wrestling ring and became a global superstar and joined the WWE Hall of Fame.
WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans. — WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
Great career in WWE
In 1984, Hogan won his first WWF Championship by defeating The Iron Sheikh at the Madison Square Garden. This victory made ‘Halkmenia’, a period when Hogan ruled the wrestling. Hogan had a brilliant rivalry with stars such as Andre the Giant, Randy ‘Matcho Man’ Savez, Ultimate Warrior and Sergeant Slotter in the late 80s and early 90s. He was included in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Apart from wrestling, Hogan also acted in films, TV and reality shows. He acted in films like ‘Sabarban Commando’ and ‘Mr. Naini’ and he also had a fence reality series ‘Hogan Noj Best’.