New details emerge about Hulk Hogan's declining health, WWE star privately battled cancer before his death: Report
Hulk Hogan's private health battle
According to Mayo Clinic, CLL typically progresses more slowly than other forms of leukaemia. The disease usually impacts older adults. It is not known when Hogan was diagnosed with CLL. In fact, his diagnosis with the disease was not publicly known before his death.
The autopsy report also states that Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, had a history of atrial fibrillation.
The documents, provided by the Pinellas County Forensic Science Centre, indicated Hogan's cause of death as acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. The manner of death was listed as natural.
About Hogan's death
Before his death, Hogan battled numerous health issues and underwent many surgeries. Due to complications from a neck surgery in May, he was intubated and battled renal failure, fluid overload and severe COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), according to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer.
A source told Us Weekly after his death that Hogan had been 'in and out of the hospital' for years. 'Wrestling like he did for so many years has done so much damage. His body was so beaten up. Although wrestling can be fake, it's not physically fake. There were predetermined outcomes to the matches, but the physicality was very real. He was always in some sort of pain. He paid for his success,' told the source.
What do we know about Hulk Hogan's death
Hogan was the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon. The WWE star died on July 24 after paramedics were dispatched to his Florida-based home, with the operator stating that the call was regarding a 'cardiac arrest,' TMZ reported.
A paparazzi video of the incident at his home was obtained by TMZ, which showed medics and emergency responders trying to save his life before putting him on an ambulance and taking him to a local hospital. Hogan is survived by Sky Daily, his first wife, Linda Hogan, and the children they shared: Brooke and Nick.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
United News of India
8 hours ago
- United News of India
Hyd: Two-day 'SafePlast-2025' begins
Hyderabad, Aug 9 (UNI) The two-day 'SafePlast-2025' conference began at T-Hub in the city today. Over 120 plastic surgeons and dermatologists from across India are participating in this, with some joining online from abroad. Twenty-five senior plastic surgeons from India and overseas shared insights on various topics to raise awareness. Speaking at the event, renowned Dubai-based senior plastic surgeon Dr. Sanjay Parashar said: 'Plastic and aesthetic surgeries are highly complex. Even when we give 100 per cent effort, results may not always be perfect, and unexpected complications can arise. It's important to know how to address issues if they occur, and to identify the root cause'. "Performing surgeries based only on book knowledge without proper training is wrong. Only after complete training can we treat patients safely. Treatments done by plastic surgeons and dermatologists are different from other fields," he said. 'Our goal should be to provide full satisfaction to patients seeking to enhance beauty or correct flaws-never to worsen their appearance. Post-treatment infections are a risk, and preventing them is essential. Liposuction, cosmetic surgeries, facial corrections (like nose, chin, cheeks), and hair transplants are extremely delicate and must be handled with utmost care, prioritising patient safety', Dr Sanjay added Dr. Gurukarna Vemula, Managing Director of Personix Cosmetics & Plastic Surgery Centre, said: 'Patients should first decide whom to approach for such treatments. They should check doctors' profiles, websites, and registrations with state bodies like the Telangana Medical Council'. Verify degrees like MBBS, MD, MCh- these are credible qualifications. Be cautious about 'fellowship titles like FISS without proper recognition', he said. Many problems arise when untrained practitioners perform such treatments. Some hair transplant patients develop scalp infections; Botox, fillers, and laser treatments can also have side effects. To avoid these, patients must choose the right doctor, he said. In India, training in aesthetic surgery still needs improvement. We must increase training programs and ensure Botox, fillers, lasers, and hair transplants are performed with the highest safety. Plastic surgery is not just about beauty—it can save lives in many cases, Dr Gurukarna added. Despite rapid advancements in technology and medical science, many people still hesitate when it comes to hair transplants, laser treatments, and facial cosmetic surgeries. The main reason is fear- fear of what might go wrong. This fear is not baseless; in some cases, such treatments have led to infections and various complications. The mushrooming of fake doctors and the lack of proper skills among some practitioners are major causes, speakers noted. To address how aesthetic treatments, cosmetic surgeries, and plastic surgeries can be performed with utmost safety. UNI KNR RKM
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Doc, I want to look like my selfie
A 14-year-old girl recently approached cosmetic surgeon Dr Debraj Shome with her selfie and a request: 'a pout' like in her photo, something she generated using a lip-enhancing photo filter on Instagram. Dr Shome denied the request as patients below the age of 18 need parental consent and recommended therapy instead. 'She was annoyed,' says Dr Shome. 'Her boyfriend also wanted the look, she said, and told me she had 30,000 rupees for the procedure.' She later went on to write a caustic review of the doctor online. There was a time when patients approached cosmetic surgeons with requests to look like celebrities. But now, many come with their own selfies with filters applied – where the skin is smooth, jawlines unnaturally sharp, and facial proportions altered beyond biological feasibility, the latest being the 'upturned upper lip,' says Chennai-based regenerative medicine specialist Dr Chandan A. 'A third of my clients are men,' he says. Such is the power of filters that Dr Shome recently did a study on their effect on youngsters. 'We realised there was a growing psychological disconnect between real and virtual self-perception, and very little data in the Indian context,' says Dr Shome, founder of The Esthetics Clinic. The study found that posting edited selfies on social media, especially with AI filters, worsened people's self-image, driving them to approach cosmetic surgeons with requests for the filtered look in real life. Women and Gen Z reported higher impact on confidence and interest in surgery, says the study, which was published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in December 2019. It also showed filtered selfies created unattainable beauty standards that deeply affected mood, self-esteem, and real-world identity. 'It echoed what we see in the clinic every week, which is young people tying self-worth to their digital selves,' says Dr Shome. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai He adds that selfies with filters may lead to a 'perception drift', wherein someone gets so used to the edited version that their sense of self gradually drifts from the original. 'For example, someone with a wheatish complexion always uses a fairness filter when posing selfies, and over time, their brain gets rewired. They expect the face to look fairer in the mirror, but the skin colour has not really changed. This causes a false sense of self, which may lead to body dysmorphia. ' Such people end up in cosmetic surgeons' clinics. But then, achieving the look isn't easy. 'Social media has filters that blur the pores and blemishes with a single click, which is not possible in real life,' says Dr Sasikumar Muthu, plastic and cosmetic surgeon and founder of PearlHealth Clinic in Chennai. 'Once the idea gets into their head, they just want to somehow achieve the look. I've been in this field for more than 15 years, and the cases have considerably increased after phone camera filters became popular. Children as young as 13 come in with these requests, and the parents indulge them. I send them away at the consultation stage itself. As cosmetic surgeons, generally, we believe that the more we say no, the better for the patient. We don't operate unless the patient is fit for a procedure mentally and medically, and usually only if there is natural deformity or one caused by injury or illness.' Women ask for sculpted bodies with a slim waistline, smooth skin, and plumper lips. Men generally look for sharp jawlines and hair transplants. Some want entire facial features altered according to filters, says Dr Sasi. But the bone cage is what gives the shape to body parts, which is augmented by soft tissue, and altering it will lead to more complications, he says. While some among Gen Z, such as 21-year-old Ahaana R, a copywriter from Chennai, feel that looking up to one's own refined image rather than that of a celebrity is a positive shift, there could be larger consequences on self-esteem due to the perception drift, says Dr Shome. 'The person starts worrying that people may not like the real person vs the one on Instagram. At the ages of 12 and 13, the neural connections of the brain have not completely formed yet. They live in a world where likes = worth, and where AI filters have blurred the line between aspiration and reality. The brain is a neuroplastic organ, which means it can be moulded. By constantly scrolling and seeing themselves and others look unrealistic all the time, we might be creating long-term changes in the way the neural circuitry behaves. Cosmetic surgery is a medical decision, not an emotional or trend-based one.' Filters are adding to body dysmorphia, and more young adults have developed self-doubt over the shape and size of their face and try for correction surgeries, says S Vandhana, clinical psychologist. 'Patients are rarely satisfied with just one, and will keep going back for more. Self-esteem forms in childhood, and issues develop following comments about features, which can lead to depression and anxiety. It's time we created awareness about body dysmorphia.' **Tell, don't show, says France** To address the potential negative psychological effects of manipulated images on viewers, particularly young people, France is considering a law that would require social media influencers to disclose when they use filters or retouch photos. This proposed law also aims to prohibit influencers from promoting cosmetic surgery. **In demand** - Rhinoplasty, driven largely by how noses appear in selfies, which distort angles - Lip fillers and jawline contouring, especially among young women - Under-eye rejuvenation, to remove 'tiredness' filters often erase - Skin polishing and laser facials inspired by smooth-skin filters Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Immersed in the mind of dementia
VR modules and experiential 'tours' are helping patients and carers understand the neurological condition Unlike most art installations that aim to help de-stress, the one being created at the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (Scarf) in Chennai hopes to distress, disrupt, and even disorient its viewer. The immersive installation features misleading signs (left means right), induction stoves set up in bathrooms, wall clocks with repeating numbers, shoes that feel too big, shirts that feel too small, and a phone that rings incessantly. As lights flicker, recorded voices continuously yell out, 'Why can't you understand?' Disoriented? Distressed? Disrupted? 'That's exactly how a person with dementia feels every day, every moment,' says Sudharshini B, who is creating the installation along with Shreenila Venkatesan, both research fellows at Scarf. The installation, 'Into Their Shoes', which will be set up at Alliance Francaise on August 23 as part of Demcares, an awareness programme on dementia, hopes to build empathy in carers and the public on the cognitive and sensory overload that comes with the neurological condition. 'We want to show how space, time, even day or night are difficult to tell for someone with dementia. How daily functions such as dressing, brushing, bathing, and maintaining hygiene become frustrating tasks,' says Shreenila. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai The installation, she says, was developed using screening tools such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment to detect mild cognitive impairment and early signs of dementia (such as memory loss, difficulty with decision-making, and changes in mood) as well as interviews with patients and carers. 'One of the tests is drawing a clock face, including the numbers and hands. The clocks we have at the installation, some featuring nothing but random lines, others with repeating numbers, are exactly what patients drew. ' A 3D brain model also allows viewers to place their head inside only to be bombarded with gibberish. While this physical installation is possibly the first of its kind in India, in the UK, virtual dementia tours are being offered at homes and hospitals to create empathy. A few Indian startups in the mental health space are also designing virtual reality modules that help those with dementia with navigation and memory recall. Kerala-based startup Sparshmind, for instance, has VR neuro-rehabilitation modules to help people navigate a virtual version of their own home to relearn how to move between rooms or complete daily activities such as making payments. 'We also use reminiscence therapy where we recreate environments and photographs from a patient's past to trigger recent memories,' says co-founder Hari Krishnan M, who adds that his interest in dementia is personal as his grandfather, a retired police officer with Alzheimer's, forgot his sons and believed they were criminals. 'Awareness could perhaps have made everyone in the family more understanding of his condition.' Hyderabad-based ImaginateLab is developing VR and augmented reality versions of Indian airports to assist elderly passengers in moving through the space without anxiety. 'We recently showed an elderly client an AR version of the Chennai airport, so he could feel like he was walking through it. We also captured the Hyderabad airport, which was his destination. It was meant to orient him with the airport and flying experience before his trip to reduce anxiety,' says founder Hemanth Satyanarayana, who adds that people are put through the modules with mental health providers by their side. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
