Terry Bollea, famously known as wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, has passed away at the age of 71. The WWE Hall of Famer reportedly died of a cardiac arrest at his Florida home on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Emergency services were dispatched to his Clearwater residence shortly before 10:00 AM local time, where he received medical attention before being transported to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead around 11:17 AM.
Hogan's passing was confirmed by the WWE, which expressed its heartbreak, noting his instrumental role in elevating professional wrestling to global fame in the 1980s. His distinctive look, featuring a trademark mustache, bandana, and massive physique, combined with his charismatic "Hulkamania" persona, made him one of the most recognizable figures in pop culture and arguably the most celebrated wrestler in history.
Hogan's influence extended beyond the wrestling ring, as he leveraged his fame into Hollywood, appearing in films such as "Rocky III" and "Santa With Muscles". His all-American image and heroic traits endeared him to millions, and his entrance theme, "Real American," became one of the sport's most iconic songs. While the exact cause of death has not been officially disclosed, authorities have confirmed there were no signs of criminal activity.
