Hulk Hogan, the legendary figure who helped catapult professional wrestling into mainstream culture, died at 71 on July 24, 2025, following a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. The WWE icon’s sudden passing ends a transformative career that redefined the sport and left a permanent mark on global entertainment.

According to TMZ Sports, emergency responders were dispatched to Hulk’s Florida residence around dawn on Thursday. He was carried into an ambulance shortly afterward.

This sudden event comes months after Hulk underwent a successful “little fusion procedure” in May to find some relief for his neck issues. According to a representative, the wrestling star didn’t need much recovery time and was making a “quick turnaround.”

Hulk was no stranger to surgeries. In 2024, he even revealed to Logan Paul on the “Impaulsive” podcast that he’d gone through as many as 25 procedures in the previous decade. “I’ve had 10 back surgeries,” he added. “Both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders — everything.”

Unfortunately, several rumors about his condition had circulated since, especially after he was hospitalized for neck issues.

On June 18, local radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge claimed on air that Hulk’s health was so dire that family members were being called to say their goodbyes.

While he acknowledged that his source might be outdated, he vehemently trusted this insider. Naturally, the statement sparked widespread concern.

TMZ Sports quickly pushed back on the report, citing a representative who said Hulk wasn’t “close to death” and had only been hospitalized for lingering neck and back issues. According to the rep, the wrestling star was already moving around again and managing the same ailments he had dealt with for years.

Additionally, a few weeks ago, his wife, Sky Daily Hogan, had refuted claims that Hulk was in a coma, adding that even after several heart surgeries, he was doing well.

The news comes as a heavy blow to fans, especially with the launch of the new Real American Freestyle league expected this summer.

He had also partnered with brands like Real American Beer, which recently shared an image of a Hulk beach towel on the sand with the caption, “Beach day sponsored by brotherhood.”

Hulk Hogan changed the face of professional wrestling with his wild personality, turning it into a family sport that reached wider audiences. He was adored by children and their parents alike. Eventually, he made it into Hollywood.

In the 1990s, he appeared in the film “Thunder in Paradise” and its two sequels. Furthermore, in 1996, he created the New World Order, which earned him more fame.

In the 2000s, Hulk and his family, including ex-wife Linda Hogan and his children, Brooke and Nick Hogan, starred in the reality television show “Hogan Knows Best.” He even played a janitor in his daughter’s music video for “Everything to Me.”

Still, he always remained a fixture for the WWE. At this time, we offer our sincere condolences to Hulk’s loved ones and his fans all over the world.