Hulk Hogan cause of death confirmed one week after wrestler's sudden passing
Clearwater police department in Florida said officers and fire crews responded to a "medical-related call" shortly before 10am on Thursday, 24 July.
The WWE star was found "experiencing a serious medical-related issue" in a house on Eldorado Avenue and he was taken to Morton Plant Hospital, reports The Mirror.
Hogan died at 11.17am and there are "no signs of foul play or suspicious activity", Major Nate Burnside said. Tributes poured in from around the world after his death was announced.
It's now been reported that Hogan died from acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, per the Pinellas County Forensic Science Centre.
In documents obtained by PageSix, it's stated that Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is a heart condition characterised by an irregular and often rapid heart rate. The documents also record the late sports star had a history of leukemia CLL, which is a type of cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes. Hulk Hogan's team denied reports of ill health weeks before his death (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Hogan's team were forced to deny speculation he was extremely ill just weeks before his death. In May, the late father of two underwent minor surgery for a "little fusion procedure" on his neck, which prompted social media speculation. One YouTuber had claimed that sources had informed him that things were "not looking good" for the icon.
However, a spokesperson for Hogan furiously denied this and insisted he was in full health. They said that Hulk's surgery had been "successful" and there were "no reasons to panic".
They went on to add that: "He just needs from time to time a medical check up." There had been multiple reports about Hulk's medical procedure, with some speculating that he had undergone "pretty serious heart surgery". Hulk Hogan was 71 when he died (Image: BANG Showbiz)
However, this was dismissed by his spokesperson, who insisted he didn't "have any heart problems". But just days before his death, the wrestling star was said to have been "unable to speak" and was being monitored at his Florida home.
Hogan's death last week was confirmed by the WWE, who posted a statement on X saying: "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognisable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans."
Hogan headlined the first Wrestlemania in 1985 and faced The Rock, aka Dwayne Johnson, during the event in 2002. His last WWE match was against Randy Orton at SummerSlam in 2006.
Hogan's friend and fellow former professional wrestler Ric Flair wrote on Twitter/X: "I am absolutely shocked to hear about the passing of my close friend @HulkHogan! Hulk has been by my side since we started in the wrestling business. An incredible athlete, talent, friend, and father!"
Hulkamania was coined in the mid-1980s, as he pushed professional wrestling into the mainstream. He was known for his large muscles, with arms he called his 24-inch pythons, along with his bright blond hair and handlebar moustache.
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