Overview

• Emergency personnel responded to a cardiac arrest call at Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida, residence on July 24 and he was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital.
• Born Terry Gene Bollea, he headlined the first WrestleMania in 1985, won six WWE world championships and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
• His larger-than-life persona and signature leg drop helped transform professional wrestling into a mainstream family sport and drive WWE’s global success.
• Hogan expanded his influence with roles such as Thunderlips in Rocky III and the VH1 reality series Hogan Knows Best.
• Peers from Vince McMahon to Ric Flair publicly honored his legacy, highlighting his impact on both sports entertainment and popular culture.