Overview

• Hogan died on July 24, 2025, at his Clearwater, Florida, residence after emergency responders were unable to revive him following an apparent cardiac arrest.
• Born Terry Bollea, he debuted in 1979 and became a 12-time world heavyweight champion in WWE and WCW, sparking the global phenomenon known as “Hulkamania.”
• He pivoted in 1996 to a villainous persona by co-founding the New World Order and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
• Beyond the ring, he appeared in films such as Rocky III, starred in the reality series Hogan Knows Best, and made guest appearances on WWE programming through January 2025.
• His reputation was marred by a leaked racist video in 2015 and a viral endorsement of President Trump at the 2024 Republican National Convention.