Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed
According to newly released documents from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Centre, Hogan died of acute myocardial infarction, a sudden and severe heart attack. However, the medical report also uncovered private health battles the star had never disclosed publicly.
Hogan had reportedly been living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), a form of blood cancer that affects white blood cells. In addition, he suffered from atrial fibrillation, a serious heart rhythm disorder that can lead to complications such as strokes or heart failure.
These revelations contradict the public messaging from Hogan's inner circle. Just weeks before his death, his wife Sky Daily had taken to social media to deny rumours of declining health. At the time, she insisted that Hogan was recovering from major spinal surgery and was in no critical danger. 'He's healing and we're taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience,' she wrote.
Hogan had undergone a four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) in May, a complex neck operation. While there had been speculation about his health post-surgery, fans were led to believe he was recovering well. The news of his cancer diagnosis has come as a shock to the public, who now view his final weeks in a very different light.
Hogan's death has been ruled as due to natural causes, but the hidden illnesses paint a more tragic picture of his final days.
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Hulk Hogan's official cause of death has now been confirmed, revealing shocking health issues the wrestling icon had kept hidden. The 71-year-old WWE legend, real name Terry Bollea, died on 24 July at his Florida home after going into cardiac arrest. He was taken to Morton Plant Hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. According to newly released documents from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Centre, Hogan died of acute myocardial infarction, a sudden and severe heart attack. However, the medical report also uncovered private health battles the star had never disclosed publicly. Hogan had reportedly been living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), a form of blood cancer that affects white blood cells. In addition, he suffered from atrial fibrillation, a serious heart rhythm disorder that can lead to complications such as strokes or heart failure. These revelations contradict the public messaging from Hogan's inner circle. Just weeks before his death, his wife Sky Daily had taken to social media to deny rumours of declining health. At the time, she insisted that Hogan was recovering from major spinal surgery and was in no critical danger. 'He's healing and we're taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience,' she wrote. Hogan had undergone a four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) in May, a complex neck operation. While there had been speculation about his health post-surgery, fans were led to believe he was recovering well. The news of his cancer diagnosis has come as a shock to the public, who now view his final weeks in a very different light. Hogan's death has been ruled as due to natural causes, but the hidden illnesses paint a more tragic picture of his final days.
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