WWE Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71
Published by Accend Digital News | July 24, 2025
By Accend Digital News Team
💬 “Train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins, be true to yourself, and be a real American.” – Hulk Hogan
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and millions of fans across the globe are mourning the death of one of professional wrestling’s most iconic figures Terry Eugene Bollea (Hulk Hogan). The legendary wrestler and pop culture symbol passed away earlier on Thursday according to WWE, at his home in Clearwater, Florida, aged 71. The city of Clearwater, Florida, said in a statement that police and fire personnel were dispatched to Bollea’s home after a report of an individual in cardiac arrest. Bollea was treated by fire and rescue crews when they arrived and was transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. TMZ was first to report the news.
🧬 Who Was Hulk Hogan?
🎬 Name: Terry Eugene Bollea
📅 Born: August 11, 1953 – Augusta, Georgia, USA
🕊️ Died: July 24, 2025 – Clearwater, Florida, USA
🏆 Professions: Wrestler, Actor, TV Personality, Musician
Hulk Hogan rose to global superstardom in the 1980s, becoming the face of WWE (then WWF) during the golden era of wrestling entertainment. Known for his bulging muscles, distinctive handlebar mustache, red-and-yellow gear, and electrifying charisma, Hogan redefined sports entertainment.
🛠️ Career Highlights
- 🏆 6-time WWE Champion
- 🏆 WCW World Heavyweight Champion
- ⭐ Inducted twice into the WWE Hall of Fame (2005 as an individual; 2020 as part of the nWo)
- 🎬 Starred in films like “Mr. Nanny”, “Suburban Commando” and reality TV shows like “Hogan Knows Best”
- 🎸 Played bass guitar in his youth and briefly pursued a music career
Hogan was a foundational figure in events like WrestleMania, helping catapult the WWF/WWE brand into mainstream media. His feuds with legends like Andre the Giant, The Ultimate Warrior, and Randy Savage are etched in wrestling history.
🌍 A Cultural Phenomenon
Beyond the ring, Hogan became a household name. His signature catchphrases like "Whatcha gonna do, brother?" and "Hulkamania is runnin' wild!" became staples of pop culture in the 80s and 90s.He was also a central part of the New World Order (nWo) faction in WCW, reinventing himself as the villainous “Hollywood Hogan” — a move that revived his career and shifted wrestling narratives forever...
⚰️ Final Days and Legacy
Hogan had kept a relatively low profile in his final years, focusing on family, motivational speaking, and occasional appearances at WWE events. He had expressed in recent interviews that he was “at peace” and thankful for his incredible journey.
🕯️ Rest in Peace, Hulk Hogan (1953–2025). Hulkamania will never die.