WWE Historical Superstar Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years of age by a cardiac arrest at his Florida home. Explore his cause of death, legacy, controversies, net worth, family, and worldwide tributes.
🕰️ Latest Updates & Cause of Death
- Hollywood wrestling legend Superstar Hulk Hogan (born Terry Gene Bollea) died at the age of 71 by cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home on July 24, 2025. He was rushed to Morton Plant Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- The cardiac arrest reportedly came after recovery from neck surgery in May. Any type of suspicious activities are not suspected and a standard death investigation is going on.
😰 Hulk Hogan death
- Just hours before, rumors spread—reports stating medics were called for a “serious medical issue” and that he had died were initially unverified.
- Official confirmation arrived through TMZ and WWE, with WWE releasing a statement lamenting the loss of “one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures”.
🏆 Legacy Overview
- Hogan started his journey in 1977 and rose to global fame in the 1980s WWF Era where he participated eight of the first nine WrestleManias.
- He was a six time WWE Champion, also WCW champion six times and he also founded the iconic nWo storyline in WCW.
- He was icluded into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and again in 2020. His influence on wrestling and entertainment is unmeasurable.
💰 Net Worth & Business Ventures
- Hogan’s estimated net worth of around $25 million came from wrestling, endorsements, acting (most notably “Rocky III,” Suburban Commando), and reality TV (Hogan Knows Best) .
- His latest venture, Real American Freestyle—an amateur wrestling promotion launched in April—had positioned him as commissioner .
👪 Family & Personal Life
- Hogan married Sky Daily in September 2023. He’s also survived by his children Brooke and Nick from previous marriages—his ex-wife Linda Hogan paid emotional tribute just days before his passing .
- His personal life included high-profile controversies, including a racial slur scandal in 2015 (leading to WWE removal, reinstated in 2018) and multiple surgeries that impaired mobility.
🩺 Health Struggles Leading to Death
- Hogan endured chronic back and neck problems; a 2023 surgery left him with limited mobility from the waist down.
- Sky Daily had recently stated his “heart is strong” amid recovery, but he collapsed at home despite medical care .
WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
🌎 Worldwide Tributes Pour In
- Various Superstars and Celebrities World Wide like WWE, Ric Flair, Sylvester Stallone, Arjun Kapoor, Donald Trump Jr. and UFC’s Dana White publicly mourned his influence and legacy.
- Many Fans worldwide shared memories of “Real American”, “Whatcha gonna do, brother?”, and iconic WrestleMania moments of this Legend.
⚖️ Controversies Revisited
- 2015 racist rant scandal led to removal of his name from WWE Hall of Fame which was later reinstated after public apology.
- He made a highly public lawsuit against Gawker for the leaked sex tape that sets legal precedents for privacy in the digital age.