The world of professional wrestling and pop culture has lost one of its most towering figures. Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71 in his Clearwater, Florida home. According to reports, the cause of death was cardiac arrest, with paramedics responding to the scene early Thursday morning.
3 sources Hogan’s passing comes just a month after he underwent major spinal fusion surgery, though his wife, Sky Daily, had previously denied that it was linked to more severe health issues.
Hogan’s death was confirmed by multiple sources, including WWE, which released a statement expressing sadness over the loss of the Hall of Famer.
“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,” the organization posted on X.
Tributes poured in from fans, fellow wrestlers, and celebrities alike, with social media flooded by messages of remembrance and clips of Hogan’s legendary moments.
A Story of Hulkamania: The Man Behind the MythIn this narrative tribute, we weave a story of Hogan’s life, inspired by his larger-than-life persona.In the sweltering gyms of Florida, a young Terry Bollea dreamed big. Towering over his peers, he swung bats on the diamond until fate threw a curveball—an elbow injury that shattered his baseball aspirations. But Terry wasn’t one to stay down. He picked up a bass guitar, rocking bars with Ruckus, his muscles bulging under stage lights. One night, wrestling legends the Brisco Brothers spotted him. “Kid, you’ve got the look,” they said. And so, Hulk Hogan was born.The 1980s were Hogan’s canvas. With his blond mustache, red bandana, and “brother” catchphrases, he became a superhero for kids everywhere. “Train, say your prayers, take your vitamins,” he’d roar, ripping his shirt to reveal a physique forged in iron. At WrestleMania III, 93,173 fans in the Pontiac Silverdome watched in awe as Hogan lifted the 520-pound Andre the Giant overhead—a slam heard ’round the world. Hulkamania wasn’t just a slogan; it was a movement that turned wrestling from niche spectacle to global phenomenon.
But heroes fall, and Hogan’s story had twists. In WCW, he shed the red and yellow for black and white, becoming Hollywood Hogan, the ultimate villain leading the nWo invasion. Fans booed, but ratings soared. Personal battles followed: divorces, scandals, surgeries that left him battered but unbowed. Yet, Hogan always rose again, like in 2002 when he returned to WWE amid thunderous cheers, proving legends never die.In his final years, Hogan found peace. Promoting his beer, appearing in documentaries like Wrestlemania IX: The Spectacle, and co-founding Real American Freestyle wrestling promotion in April 2025, he reminded us of his enduring spirit. On July 24, 2025, the Hulkster left us, but his legacy—Hulkamania—runs wild forever.Hogan’s impact is immeasurable. As tributes continue to flood in, one thing is clear: the Immortal Hulk Hogan may have passed, but his spirit will bodyslam eternity.
Rest in peace, brother.
