Arguably one of the greatest WWE wrestler of all time, Hulk Hogan on Thursday (Indian Time) died at the age of 71. As soon as TMZ confirmed Hulk Hogan's death, condolence messages started to pour out. Also, millions of Hulkamania fans were left shell shocked and heartbroken over the WWE Hall of Famer's death.
As a result, many started to dig about Hulk Hogan Cause of Death or Hulk Hogan Death Reason or What happened to Hulk Hogan. Continue reading below to know the answer-
As per US media reports, Hulk Hogan whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died due to cardiac arrest at his Florida home. Medics rushed to his residence and the wrestling great was seen stretchered off in an ambulance from his residence in Clearwater. Below is US Police statement-
Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. in the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach.
The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
WWE, on social media, confirmed Hulk Hogan's demise and extended its condolences to the wrestler's family and friends.
US Vice President JD Vance took to his X handle and wrote, "Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid. The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace."
Notably, Hogan had endorsed Donald Trump when he was running for US President.
Another WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair took to his X handle and wrote, " Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend @HulkHogan!
Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn’t Ask For Him To Be. He Was One Of The First To Visit Me When I Was In The Hospital With A 2% Chance Of Living, And He Prayed By My Bedside. Hulk Also Lent Me Money When Reid Was Sick. Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!"
