BREAKING NEWS: Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Has Reportedly Died at 71
TMZ is reporting that Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history, has died at the age of 71.
According to early reports, emergency medical responders were dispatched to Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning after a call regarding cardiac arrest. Witnesses say multiple police and EMT units were on the scene, and Hogan was seen being taken out on a stretcher and placed into an ambulance.
This comes just weeks after his wife publicly denied rumors that Hogan was in a coma, stating at the time that he was recovering from surgery and that his heart was “strong.” However, concerns about his health had been circulating for some time.
Born Terry Gene Bollea in Augusta, Georgia, Hulk Hogan was more than a wrestler—he was a pop culture phenomenon. From his early days ripping his shirt and flexing before sold-out crowds, to his larger-than-life persona that helped launch the WWF (now WWE) into the mainstream, Hogan wasn’t just a performer—he was an icon.
He headlined some of the most legendary matches in wrestling history, including the unforgettable showdown with André the Giant at WrestleMania III, which drew nearly 100,000 fans to the Pontiac Silverdome.
In recent years, Hogan remained active in the public eye—appearing at political events, supporting Donald Trump, and still connecting with fans across generations. His reality show, “Hogan Knows Best,” brought him into homes as a protective father and aging showman. As entertainment correspondent Lauren Conlin noted in a live broadcast, “He wasn’t just a wrestler. He was a television dad. A cultural pillar.”
One of Hogan’s final tweets read:
“Every day I’m reminded that God is good. Always thankful.”
As tributes pour in across social media and the wrestling world braces for confirmation, the loss of Hulk Hogan feels seismic—not just in sports entertainment, but in American culture. For many, he was the larger-than-life hero who defined childhood. For others, he was a symbol of perseverance, controversy, and charisma.
No official statement from Hogan’s family or WWE has been released at the time of this report. This story is developing.