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Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea)
- Hulk Hogan** (real name *Terry Gene Bollea*) was an American professional wrestler, actor, and pop culture icon who passed away on **July 24, 2025**, at the age of **71**, in his Clearwater, Florida home.
Death
- **Date:** July 24, 2025 - **Cause:** Cardiac arrest following complications from recent neck surgery 1 - Emergency responders confirmed the collapse occurred at approximately 9:51 a.m., and he was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital 2 - Authorities stated no foul play is suspected 3
Legacy
- One of the most recognizable figures in wrestling history, credited with launching WWE into mainstream popularity during the 1980s 4 - Multiple-time WWE and WCW champion, and two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee 5 - Co-founded the “Real American Freestyle” wrestling promotion earlier this year 6
Tributes
Following the announcement, tributes poured in from wrestling legends (e.g., Ric Flair), WWE executives, sports personalities, and fans 7.