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Hulk Hogan, WWE legend, dead at 71

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, JUL 24 – Hulk Hogan, a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, won 12 world titles and helped popularize professional wrestling globally during a career spanning five decades, WWE said.

  • At age 71, the WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan died on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his Clearwater Beach residence, after suffering cardiac arrest.
  • Struggling with a lingering back injury, Hogan had undergone a fusion procedure on his neck in May; his wife Sky Hogan said his heart was `strong`.
  • Police and EMTs responded to Hogan’s cardiac arrest, treated him on scene, and transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, TMZ Sports reports.
  • WWE said it was deeply saddened by his passing, credited him with 1980s global recognition; Esther Passaris added his charisma and strength transcended the ring; fans and peers reacted.
  • His death came just over a month before Real American Freestyle’s first event, set for August 30 at Cleveland State University, with his appointment as commissioner in April.
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