Hulk Hogan's official cause of death reveals secret cancer battle after wrestling icon died at 71 from heart attack
The 71-year-old WWE star was rushed to the hospital on July 24 after suffering a cardiac arrest in his South Florida home.
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He died from an acute myocardial infarction, which is commonly known as a heart attack, according to records from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center obtained by The U.S. Sun.
An examination of the wrestling star found that he had a history of atrial fibrillation, which is a heart rhythm disorder that can lead to an irregular or rapid heart rate.
He also had a history of leukemia CLL, which is a type of cancer that affects white blood cells, the documents state.
Hogan never told the public about his battle with cancer.
A spokesperson for the center said the family plans to cremate the body, according to Page Six.
Hogan had been dealing with significant health issues for months before he went into cardiac arrest at his $11.5 million mansion in Clearwater.
He had a neck surgery in May, and was rushed to the hospital afterwards over complications with his recovery.
In June, he suffered a series of health issues that left him reportedly unable to feel his legs or walk with a cane.
However, multiple people, including his wife Sky, downplayed his issues and insisted that he was making great progress.
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