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'Trailblazer': Global Sports Stars and Celebrities Remember the ‘Hulkster’
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, JUL 24 – Sylvester Stallone honored Hulk Hogan as a pioneering wrestler and close friend whose career helped WWE gain global fame, reflecting on their 45-year bond.
- The WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died aged 71 on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest, he was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital.
- Their friendship began when Sylvester Stallone recalled that he first met Hulk Hogan 45 years ago, showcasing their long-standing bond.
- Stallone wrote, `My heart breaks,` Sylvester Stallone said, reflecting on their friendship and Hogan's impact, showing deep emotional tribute.
- WWE announced, while WWE extends condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans, and Donald Trump Jr also called him `a legend`.
- His influence is evident as Hulk Hogan was the most requested Make-a-Wish Foundation celebrity, reflecting his widespread impact beyond wrestling.
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Sylvester Stallone Recalls Working With Hulk Hogan on ‘Rocky III’
Sylvester Stallone is remembering his friend and Rocky III costar Hulk Hogan. Hogan died Thursday, July 24, at age 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. He and Stallone, 79, met while filming the 1982 boxing hit at a time when Hogan was still making a name for himself. “He just came in and you knew this guy had a glow about him,” Stallone recalled in an interview with TMZ published Friday, July 25. “He was a force…
Sylvester Stallone Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan, Says 'Rocky III' Costar was a 'Magician' in Fight Scenes
“This guy had a glow about him," Stallone said of Hogan following his death at the age of 71David Becker/Getty; United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock Sylvester Stallone; Sylvester Stallone and Hulk Hogan in 'Rocky 3'Sylvester Stallone is sharing fond memories of working alongside Hulk Hogan.Following the wrestling icon’s death on Thursday, July 24, at the age of 71, Stallone, 79, spoke to TMZ’s Harvey Levin about starring in Rocky III with Hogan. Th…
Sylvester Stallone Says Hulk Hogan Is Irreplaceable, Shares Tales From 'Rocky III'
Sylvester Stone is remembering Hulk Hogan as a force to be reckoned with ... and he says we will never see another man like him in wrestling, movies or reality TV. The 'Rocky' star tells TMZ ... Hulk had a glow about him when they met way back in…
Several celebrities responded on social media Thursday to the death of wrestler Hulk Hogan. Actor Sylvester Stallone, who starred with Hogan in the film Rocky III, said he was "heartbroken. He was amazing, and his unique qualities made Rocky III a special film."
Donald Trump, John Cena, & More Pay Tribute to Hulk Hogan After His Death | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Celebrities, athletes, and politicians are speaking out following the death of Hulk Hogan. On Thursday morning (July 24), it was announced that the two-time inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame had died at the age of 76. “WWE is saddened to learn legendary WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,” the WWE wrote on Instagram. “One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends …
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