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Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 After Heart Attack in Florida

Confirmed by police alongside WWE, the 71-year-old died at his Clearwater home, closing the story of the showman who made Hulkamania a worldwide draw.

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Overview

  • Local authorities and WWE confirmed that Hulk Hogan suffered a fatal heart attack at his Clearwater home on July 24.
  • Manager Chris Volo said he passed away surrounded by family after emergency responders were unable to revive him.
  • His wife, Sky Daily, had recently denied rumors that he was in a coma and insisted his heart was strong following cervical spine surgery.
  • Hogan revolutionized professional wrestling in the 1980s with his "Hulkamania" persona, turning the sport into a mainstream, family-friendly phenomenon.
  • He cultivated a high-profile alliance with President Trump, appearing at the inauguration and supporting multiple campaign events.