Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 — Wrestling Icon Succumbs to Cardiac Arrest

Published: July 24, 2025 | By: WorldWide Entertainment TV Staff

Clearwater, FL (July 24, 2025) — Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea) has passed away at the age of 71. Emergency responders were dispatched to his Clearwater, Florida home Thursday morning following a reported cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at the scene.Known globally as the face of “Hulkamania,” Hogan transformed professional wrestling into a mainstream phenomenon. His legendary matches, electrifying entrances, and larger-than-life persona made him a household name throughout the 1980s and ’90s.Hogan first rose to fame in the WWF (now WWE), famously body-slamming André the Giant at WrestleMania III, and later becoming a key figure in WCW’s New World Order (nWo). He was a multi-time world champion across both promotions and a two-time inductee into the WWE Hall of.

In addition to his in-ring legacy, Hogan ventured into film, television, and reality shows, becoming one of pop culture’s most recognizable faces. His famous catchphrase — “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?” — became a generational mantra.Tributes are pouring in from fans, wrestlers, and celebrities across the globe. Hogan is remembered not just for his in-ring accomplishments, but for inspiring generations with messages of positivity, strength, and resilience.