WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has died at age 71 following a reported cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning, TMZ reported.
What to Know:
- Medics responded to a cardiac arrest call at Hogan’s residence around dawn.
- Multiple police vehicles and EMTs were seen outside the home.
- Hogan was transported by stretcher into an ambulance.
- His wife, Sky, had recently denied rumors of a coma, saying his heart was “strong.”
- Hogan had been recovering from neck surgery performed in May
- Speculation about his health had circulated for weeks, including “deathbed” rumors
- Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan was a central figure in wrestling’s rise during the 1980s and 90s
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FILE – Hulk Hogan attends the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment 2015 Upfront at The Jacob Javits Center on May 14, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) FILE – Hulk Hogan attends the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment 2015 Upfront at The Jacob Javits Center on May 14, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) Evan Agostini/AP
12:07 PM EDT American conservative political activist, author and media personality Charlie Kirk shared a post, paying tribute to Hulk Hogan, calling him “an American icon.”
Hulk Hogan was a genuine, uniquely American creation. Fearlessly original. Flawed but unbowed. He had the courage to stand on his own principles, and he never stopped fighting for his country.An American icon.
He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/KYoyLhjvhP
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 24, 2025
12:05 PM EDT Hulk Hogan is survived by his wife, Sky Daily, whom he married in September 2023. Sky, a certified yoga instructor, had been a supportive partner during his later years and was reportedly with him when he passed.
Hogan also leaves behind two children from his previous marriage to Linda Claridge, which lasted from 1983 to 2009.
His daughter, Brooke Hogan, born in 1988, is a singer and television personality who gained fame through their reality show Hogan Knows Best. His son, Nick Hogan, born in 1990, also appeared on the show and is known for his involvement in motorsports and a highly publicized legal issue in the late 2000s.
In addition to his immediate family, Hogan is survived by stepchildren from Sky Daily’s prior relationships, though their identities have not been made public. Brooke Hogan gave birth to twins in January 2025, making them his first known grandchildren.
His brother, Allan Bollea, died in 1986, and no other living siblings have been reported. Hogan’s death marks the end of an era in both wrestling and pop culture. He leaves behind a complex legacy, shaped by both triumphs and controversies, and is remembered by millions of fans worldwide.
12:02 PM EDT At the time of his death, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan had an estimated net worth of $25 million, a figure shaped by decades of fame, legal battles, and extravagant living.
Hogan’s fortune included a $31 million settlement from his privacy lawsuit against Gawker.com, which was initially awarded $140 million before being reduced. His divorce from Linda Hogan in 2007 also took a significant toll—he surrendered 70% of their liquid assets, $3 million in cash, and 40% ownership in several business ventures.
Despite earning millions during his peak in the 1980s and 90s—including $1 million per WrestleMania appearance and $13 million from WCW between 1996 and 2000—Hogan admitted to spending “hundreds of millions” on a lavish lifestyle.
His legacy extends beyond the ring: Hogan helped transform pro wrestling into a global entertainment powerhouse and became a household name through film, television, and endorsements.
12:02 PM EDT Hulk Hogan’s final post on Instagram has been revealed after his death on Thursday aged 71.
The iconic wrestler shared a post featuring a towel with two images of Hogan on in his wrestling prime.
In the foreground photo, Hogan, wearing a “Hulk Rules” shirt is holding a can of Real American Beer who also shared the post.
The post has already been inundated by fans posting tribute messages after news broke of his death.
ST PETERSBURG, FL – MARCH 08: NY POST OUT Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, testifies in court during his trial against Gawker Media at the Pinellas County Courthouse on March 8, 2016 in St Petersburg,… ST PETERSBURG, FL – MARCH 08: NY POST OUT Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, testifies in court during his trial against Gawker Media at the Pinellas County Courthouse on March 8, 2016 in St Petersburg, Florida. John Pendygraft-Pool/Getty Images
Hulk Hogan, one of the most recognizable figures in professional wrestling, has died at age 71, TMZ reported. Emergency responders were dispatched to his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning after a reported cardiac arrest. Hogan was transported to a hospital by stretcher, but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
The WWE Hall of Famer had recently undergone neck surgery and was recovering at home. Despite rumors of declining health, his wife Sky had publicly denied claims that he was in a coma, assuring fans that his heart remained strong.
