Political World Expresses Condolences over Hulk Hogan’s Death
CLEARWATER BEACH, FLORIDA, JUL 24 – Hulk Hogan, a 12-time world champion and WWE Hall of Famer, died from sudden cardiac arrest after recent neck surgery, ending a career that transformed professional wrestling worldwide.
- On Thursday, Hulk Hogan, also known as Terry Bollea, was treated for cardiac arrest at his Clearwater Beach home, where he was later pronounced dead, according to Clearwater Police.
- A representative for the wrestler told TMZ that Hogan had been dealing with serious health challenges, and a recent neck surgery was a 'little fusion procedure' with a 'quick turnaround', in recent months.
- Since news broke, tributes poured in globally after Hogan's death, WWE extended condolences, and he is survived by his wife Sky Hogan, Brooke Hogan, and Nick Hogan.
- Across the wrestling world, people discuss Hogan's mixed legacy, with fans and critics acknowledging his impact while some joked or celebrated his controversies online.
- Legal experts note that Hogan won a $140 million verdict in 2016, and Samantha Barbas said the case emboldened privacy lawsuits against media organizations.
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