Tamba, Florida (WFLAThe wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports.
TMZ He was the first to report Hogan’s death on Thursday morning, saying that the medical emergency crews were seen outside his homeland Clearter, Florida.
Police said WFLA from Nexstar that the officers were called to the house where Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bolly, suffered from the heart stopping before ten in the morning directly to the Morton plant, where he announced his death.
the WWE issued a statement On Thursday, he said, “He was saddened by the hall of Famir Hulk Hujan, who has passed away.”
“One of the most famous pop culture figures, Hogan WWE helped achieve global appreciation in the 1980s,” the statement continued. “WWE extends its condolences to the Hugan family, friends and fans.”
Hogan had sometimes appeared not wrestling in WWE programming after moving away from the ring, the last of which was in January to promote the real American beer.
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair He said Thursday He was completely shocked to hear the death of my close friend. “
“It has been in my side since we started wrestling,” wrote on X. “An incredible athlete, talent, friend! You will ever compare you!
Hogan was considered one of the most popular professional wrestlers in all ages after rockets to stardom with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in the 1980s.
It was the main tie for the first Recycliana in 1985 and was a primary player for years, and everyone faced André the giant and Randy Savage to a rock and even the company president Vince McMahon.
Hogan, who grew up in Tampa, won at least six tournaments from WWE and was recruited in the WWE Hall in 2005.
Outside the circuit, Hogan appeared in many movies and TV programs, including a realistic view of his life on VH1, “Hogan knows the best.” He also recently alluded to political aspirations. Last June, Hogan told NexStar’s Newsnation It can provide 12 “good years” of driving If he is elected to the political position.
“If you were a vice president, then suddenly, I was rolling directly in that first place, after four years … you get 12 years of good from me,” Hogan said. “Then suddenly, we will be on the right path.”
While he said at the time, upon choosing between the then Smess candidate, Donald Trump and President Jo Joe Biden, “may have to put myself there somewhere,” he said later to Trump’s campaign.
Less than a month after talking to NewSnation, Hogan took the stage at the Republican National Congress in Milwoki To deliver an emotional speech To a loud and enthusiastic crowd.
Speaking of the 2024 elections, Hogan said that he saw “some great signs teams” in his career, but he saw “the greatest team of signs in my life”, referring to Trump and his colleague JD Vance.
On Thursday afternoon, Vans described Hogan as “a great American icon” and “one of the first people who really admired them as a child.”
“The last time I saw it and we promised that we will combine beer the next time we have seen each other,” Vans wrote in Vans. A joint post to X. “The next time you should be on the other side, my friend! Lick in peace.”
Ibn Trump, Donald Trump Junior, too Participate in honoring Hogan On Thursday, writing “Rip to Legend”.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.