Overview
- Hogan suffered cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida residence on July 24, and first responders transported him to Morton Plant Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- The Clearwater Police Department ruled his death a result of cardiac arrest, coming weeks after he underwent major heart surgery in June.
- World Wrestling Entertainment released a statement expressing sorrow and extending condolences to his family, friends and global fanbase.
- Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan won six WWE world championships and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, becoming the face of “Hulkamania.”
- His theatrical ring performances and roles in film and television helped transform professional wrestling into mainstream family entertainment around the world.