Wrestling Legend, Hulk Hogan, Has Died at 71

Hulk Hogan has reportedly died. He was 71 years old. The news was first reported just before 12 noon on Thursday (July 24) by TMZ.

Hulk Hogan was one of the most familiar faces in the history of the WWF (and WWE) wrestling world, and in all of pop culture in the '80s and ‘90s. Hulk Hogan (known as Terry Bollea out of the ring) was perhaps their biggest star ever.

The WWE confirmed the news of Hulk Hogan's death in a statement shared on social media Thursday afternoon.

“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," the WWE wrote on X. "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."

TMZ says first responders reported to his home in Clearwater Florida for what was described as “cardiac arrest.” Rumors had been swirling in recent months that Hulk Hogan was in poor health, but his family had mostly denied those rumors.

Hogan is survived by his ex-wife Linda Bollea and their two children, Brooke Hogan, 37, and Nick Hogan, 34.