Hulk Hogan—born Terry Gene Bollea—passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71, following a sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida .
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🕯️ Cause of Death & Final Hours
Emergency responders arrived around 9:51 a.m. local time and performed CPR for over 30 minutes, but Hogan was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital .
Medical reports indicate he had undergone multiple surgeries in recent years, including a major cervical fusion procedure in June 2025, along with numerous past treatments for neck, back, hip, shoulder, and eye issues totaling over 25 surgeries, which likely weakened his health .
Close friends suggest his demanding travel schedule post-surgery, filled with public appearances and business commitments, may have exacerbated his condition .
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🎥 Career & Legacy
Rising to fame in the 1980s, Hogan became the emblematic face of WWE (then WWF), famously promoting the ethos: *“Train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins, and believe in yourself”* .
He headlined numerous WrestleMania events, famously body-slamming Andre the Giant at WrestleMania 3, and later reinvented his image as “Hollywood” Hogan by forming the nWo in WCW, fueling the Monday Night Wars .
He was a six-time WWE Champion and a two‑time WWE Hall of Fame inductee (Hall of Fame in 2005 and again as an nWo member in 2020) .
Beyond wrestling, Hogan was a cultural icon—starring in Rocky III, TV shows such as Hogan Knows Best, and various films and reality programs that brought wrestling into mainstream entertainment .
In early 2025, he co-founded a new wrestling promotion, Real American Freestyle, with Eric Bischoff and others; he served as commissioner before his sudden passing, just as the league was preparing its inaugural event for August 30 in Cleveland .
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👨👩👧👦 Survived By
Wife: Sky Daily, a certified yoga instructor; they wed in September 2023. She was reportedly at his side during his final hours .
Children: Brooke Hogan (born 1988) and Nick Hogan (born 1990), both from his first marriage with Linda Claridge. Brooke had twins in January 2025, becoming his grandchildren .
Nick shared an emotional tribute on social media, calling his father his “hero,” “best friend,” and “mentor,” expressing deep grief and gratitude for their time together in Florida during recent years .
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💬 Tributes & Reactions
WWE released a heartfelt tribute, calling Hogan one of “pop culture’s most recognizable figures” and extending condolences to his family and fans .
Wrestling legends Ric Flair, The Undertaker, and others shared emotional memories; Flair described Hogan as “an incredible athlete, talent, friend and father” and expressed his shock .
Sylvester Stallone, who worked with Hogan on Rocky III, called him “a brilliant personality and showman,” saying “my heart breaks” over the loss .
Political figures, including Donald Trump, VP J.D. Vance, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, praised Hogan’s impact as an entertainer and cultural symbol, with Trump calling him a “great friend” and a “MAGA all the way” supporter .
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🔍 Summary
Detail Information
Full name Terry Gene Bollea
Date of death July 24, 2025 (age 71)
Cause Cardiac arrest at home in Clearwater, FL
Health history Chronic injuries and surgeries (25+), including major neck surgery in June 2025
Legacy Wrestling’s biggest icon, cultural star, co‑founder and commissioner of Real American Freestyle
Survived by Wife Sky Daily, children Brooke and Nick
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