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WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday.
In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on Facebook.
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan dies
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE's long history. He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon.
He won at least six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
In 2016, a Florida jury awarded Hogan $115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media and then added $25 million in punitive damages. Hogan sued after Gawker in 2012 posted a video of him having sex with his former best friend's wife. He contended the post violated his privacy.
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Hogan smiled and wore black throughout the three-week trial.
'Everywhere I show up, people treat me like I'm still the champ,' he said of the support from fans.
WWE pays respect to Hulk Hogan
WWE posted a note on X saying it was saddened to learn about Hogan's death.
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. — WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
'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,' it said.
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