Overview

• Paramedics responded to his Clearwater residence on July 24 and rushed him by stretcher to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead
• His wife, Sky Hogan, had publicly denied coma rumors days earlier and described his recovery as strong after the neck surgery
• WWE and the Clearwater Police issued statements confirming the circumstances of his death and extending condolences to his family, friends and fans
• WWE has announced plans for memorial segments and tributes to honor the Hall of Famer’s contributions to sports entertainment
• Known offstage as Terry Gene Bollea, he captured 12 world championships and helped transform wrestling into a global phenomenon