Sorry to confirm that Hulk Hogan—real name Terry Gene Bollea—has indeed passed away at the age of 71. He died on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home in Clearwater Beach, Florida, reportedly from a cardiac arrest, and was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital .
A 911 call for cardiac arrest came in at approximately 9:51 a.m. ET, with responders arriving within minutes. CPR continued for about 30 minutes before Hogan was transported to the hospital .
Authorities reported no signs of foul play, and a standard investigation is underway .Hogan was a towering figure in professional wrestling and pop culture:He was a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, having been first inducted in 2005, then again in 2020 as a member of the NWO stable. His first WrestleMania appearance came in 1985, and over his career, he became the face of Hulkamania, helping WWE become a global entertainment powerhouse .
In recent years, Hogan ventured into new projects, including the launch of the Real American Freestyle wrestling league in April 2025, where he served as commissioner and planned a first event for August 2025 in Cleveland—events now part of his legacy .
Tributes have poured in from the wrestling world and beyond:Wrestling legends such as Ric Flair, Charlotte Flair, and John Cena, as well as entertainment figures like Dana White and singer Lee Greenwood, shared heartfelt memories. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan also expressed how Hogan inspired an entire generation .
His wife, Sky Hogan, offered a deeply personal tribute, revealing that Hogan had been dealing with significant health challenges—recovering from a neck surgery in May, experiencing mobility issues, and using oxygen in recent weeks. Still, Sky said they never anticipated his passing would come so suddenly .
