Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. TMZ reports medics were dispatched to the wrestling legend’s Clearwater, Florida house early Thursday morning, with operators stating, it was regarding a, “cardiac arrest.” .The icon was reportedly carried out of the residence on a stretcher and into an ambulance..Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, first came to pro-wrestling prominence in the 1980s, achieving superstar status the likes of which had only previously been seen by Andre the Giant.Known for his trademark horseshoe moustache and bandanas, Hogan is widely regarded as one of the most popular and greatest wrestlers of all time.He won six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 by his Rocky III co-star Sylvester Stallone.In recent years, he transcended his “Hulkamania” fan base to become a celebrity outside the wrestling world, appearing in numerous movies and television shows and making headlines by endorsing US President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.Tributes have poured in from around the world across social media platforms.Wrestling legend Ric Flair said on X he was, "shocked" to hear of the passing of his, "close friend.".US Vice President J.D. Vance paid tribute to Hogan.“Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid,” Vance said on X. “The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other.“The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace.”TMZ has reported Hogan's daughter Brooke has told people close to her that she was grateful she had one final chance to tell her father she loved him in their last conversation, despite the two having a strained relationship in recent years. She learned of her father's death Thursday morning when her brother Nick texted her husband to break the news.
