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Express Tribune
31-07-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed
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.
Perth Now
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda Hogan gushed about sharing ‘good old days' with him days before his death
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda Hogan gushed about sharing 'good old days' with the wrestling icon days before his death. Her post has come to light after Hulk passed away aged 71 on Thursday (24.07.25) morning following a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Linda shared a nostalgic photo of her with Hulk on Instagram and captioned it: 'The good old days.' Her throwback snap, taken by a photography agency, showed her gazing at Hogan while dressed in a black costume at a 1996 convention. Hulk, real name Terry Bollea, was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital after emergency services were called at 9.51am and he was treated by fire crews. Linda Hogan, 65, was married to the wrestling star for over two decades before the couple divorced in 2009. The pair were familiar to fans through the VH1 reality show Hogan Knows Best, which aired from 2005 to 2007. Linda and Hulk had two children together – Brooke and Nick – after marrying in 1983 at a ceremony attended by fellow wrestling figures Andre the Giant and Vince McMahon. Despite having previously criticised Hogan in the media, calling him a 'complete liar' and 'sex addict' in a video posted in March, Linda later acknowledged Hulk had been 'a good father'. In recent years, Hulk had faced several health issues, including chronic back and neck pain. Last month, he underwent a four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, a major spinal surgery. His wife Sky Daily, 45, a yoga instructor whom he married in 2022, addressed false reports at the time Hulk was in a coma. She said: 'His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage. None of those rumors are true.' Writing on Instagram, Sky added: 'He's been recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and (Fusion), which is an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process. If you look it up, you'll see what the last six weeks have involved… not just for his spine, but also for his vocal cords, and the eating/breathing tubes that are clamped over during surgery. 'He's healing and we're taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience.' Days before Hulk's death, Jimmy Hart, the wrestler's former close friend and ex-manager, posted a health update on X, writing: 'Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal!' According to police and hospital documents, Hulk had been in and out of medical care for some time prior to his death, which came after a prolonged period of health complications linked to his years of physical exertion in professional wrestling.
