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WWE Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 After Cardiac Arrest at Florida Home

Clearwater authorities, along with WWE, confirmed first responders treated Hogan before he was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital

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FILE - Hulk Hogan rips his shirt before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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Overview

  • On July 24, 2025, Clearwater police and firefighters responded to a 9:51 a.m. cardiac arrest call at Hogan’s Clearwater residence and transported him to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  • The Clearwater Police Department and World Wrestling Entertainment issued statements confirming Hogan’s passing and extended condolences to his family, friends and fans.
  • Hogan underwent major heart surgery in June and his wife, Sky Daily, had recently dismissed rumors that he was in a coma during his recovery.
  • Over a career spanning four decades, Hogan headlined the inaugural WrestleMania in 1985, won six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
  • He is survived by his wife, Sky Daily, and his two children, Brooke and Nick, leaving behind a profound legacy on professional wrestling and popular culture.