Wrestling legend and actor Hulk Hogan, aka Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at the age of 71. He died on Thursday, July 24, due to cardiac arrest at his home in Florida, US. As per a report, a medical team was sent to his house early in the morning, where they found he was being carried on a stretcher into an ambulance.
What happened at the scene?
According to the TMZ report, the Florida police responded to an emergency call at 9:51 am. Reportedly, the Clearwater Fire & Rescue team treated him before he was rushed to the hospital. He was declared dead after arrival at the hospital.World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed his demise and offered prayers to the wrestler’s friends and family. The statement read, “WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
Hulk Hogan’s work in WWE and movies
Though majorly, Hogan was known for his work in the ring, he also featured in movies, especially his appearance in Sylvester Stallone‘s ‘Rocky 3’. He was the one made WWE popular among the audience and turned it into family entertainment. After his 1984 victory against the Iron Sheikh in the World Heavyweight Championship, Hogan ignited a pop culture movement known as ‘Hulkamania’ that persisted for decades. His handle moustache and red bandana became his trademark.Meanwhile, Hogan made a banger debut in ‘Rocky 3’ as Thunderlips who fought Rocky Balboa in the ring. He has also featured in ‘No Holds Barred’ (1989), ‘Mr. Nanny’ (1993), ‘Suburban Commando’ (1991), and ‘Santa With Muscles’ (1996).On the other hand, recently, Hulk Hogan’s wife, Sky, rubbished the rumours of him being in a coma. The late legend and Sky Bollea got married in September 2023.
