The era of Hulkamania may never truly end, but its founding father is sadly no longer with us. One of the biggest and most influential pro wrestlers in the history of sports-entertainment, Terry Bollea — better known to fans around the world as Hulk Hogan — is dead. The WWE Hall of Famer was 71 years old.
After weeks of disputed rumors surrounding his current health status, Hogan passed away on the morning of Thursday, July 24, 2025. 9-1-1 operators reported the involvement of a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida residence, according to TMZ.
promoting his new wrestling promotion with Eric Bischoff.
Soon after that, the Rocky III co-star was rumored to be on his “deathbed” after his health purportedly dipped in relation to his prior surgery. Hogan’s former BFF Bubba the Love Sponge claimed that he was told family and friends were being called in to say their final goodbyes.
However, those reports were said to be overblown and incorrect by members of the athlete’s camp, to the point where the day before Hogan died, his former manager Jimmy “Mouth of the South” Hart, posted on X that all was well, and that Hogan was out on the town the night prior, adding even more confusion.
Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal! Last night at karaoke with Nick was absolutely fantastic, baby!!!”July 22, 2025
Hogan’s new promotion with Eric Bischoff, Real American Freestyle, landed a deal with Fox Nation, and is set to premiere its first televised event on August 30. One can imagine it will kick off with a lengthy tribute to its late co-founder.
We at CinemaBlend send our thoughts and condolences to Hogan’s family and friends during their time of mourning.
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