Hulk Hogan dead at 71: WWE icon passes away in Florida as cause of death revealed

Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies Aged 71

By Emmanuel Austin Baah Last updated Jul 24, 2025

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71.

The WWE legend died on Thursday after emergency services were called to his home in Clearwater, Florida, reportedly in response to a cardiac arrest, according to TMZ.

Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, had previously spoken about his ongoing health struggles, revealing he had undergone 25 surgeries over the past decade.

Speaking on Jake Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast last year, he said: “Ten of them were back surgeries. I’ve had both knees and hips replaced, shoulders — everything.”

DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Hulk Hogan for comment.

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