Hulk Hogan Dies: WWE superstar Hulk Hogan dies, suffered cardiac arrest at the age of 71

WWE superstar Hulk Hogan has passed away. Hulk Hogan was not just a wrestler, he was a ‘real life superhero’ for fans in the 80s. His match against Andre the Giant in Wrestlemania 3 has not been forgotten by fans even today.

WWE superstar Hulk Hogan died on July 24 (Thursday) at the age of 71. Hulk Hogan died due to cardiac arrest. According to TMZ Sports, doctors were called to Hulk Hogan’s house in Clearwater, Florida on Thursday morning. Several police vehicles and emergency medical personnel were present outside the house of this wrestling legend. Hulk Hogan was taken to the hospital on a stretcher via ambulance, but he could not be saved.

Just a few weeks ago, Hulk Hogan’s wife Sky denied the rumors that he was unconscious. Hulk Hogan’s wife had said that his heart is strong and he is recovering from surgery.

Hulk Hogan was not just a wrestler, he had become a ‘real life superhero’ for the fans in the 80s. His strong body, yellow-red costume and his slogan (Say your prayers, eat your vitamins) were his special identity. Hulk Hogan created ‘Hulkamania’ due to his indomitable courage and ability. In the early days, he became the face of Vince McMahon’s national expansion plan. His match against Andre the Giant in Wrestlemania 3 is still considered historic, which was watched live by more than 93,000 people.

WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.

One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.

WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.

— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025

Gave a new dimension to American wrestling

Hulk Hogan was a multiple-time WWF champion. He played a key role in seven of the first eight WrestleManias. During this time, fans’ eyes were always on him. His immense popularity brought professional wrestling from the carnival circuit to the mainstream of American entertainment.

Hulk Hogan surprised the world by returning to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1996. This time Hulk Hogan left his old red-yellow costume and appeared as ‘Hollywood Hogan’ in black-white gear. He became the third member of nWo (New World Order) and made the biggest ‘heel turn’ in wrestling history.

This incarnation of his is still considered one of the most talked about chapters of wrestling. Hulk Hogan’s influence on professional wrestling is quite widespread. He has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, once as a singles participant in 2005 and again as a member of the nWo in 2020.

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