Hulk Hogan Dead at 71: Wrestling Legend Dies Following 'Cardiac Arrest' — After He Sparked Major Health Concerns With Disturbing Public Appearances
Hulk Hogan has died aged 71.
July 24 2025, Published 11:55 a.m. ET
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died aged 71, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Paramedics were reportedly dispatched to the WWE icon's Clearwater, Florida, home on Thursday, July 24, following a 911 call about a "cardiac arrest."
Medics Called to Florida Home
Hogan died at the hospital.
He was said to be placed on a stretcher, loaded into an ambulance outside his home, and taken to a nearby hospital where he died.
Hogan's death comes weeks after he sparked concerns for his health following a Fox & Friends appearance in early May to promote his new wrestling league, Real American Freestyle.
Worried fans commented on how "pale" and disheveled the wrestler looked.
Shortly after his TV appearance, Hogan announced he underwent neck surgery on May 14 to "feel a little better."
Recent Surgery
Hogan underwent 'a little fusion procedure' on his neck in May.
A representative for Hogan confirmed the surgery, which was described as "a little fusion procedure."
His rep reassured fans the surgery was "indeed successful" and there was "no reason to panic."
After rumors swirled about Hogan being in a coma, the wrestler's wife, Sky Daily, dismissed gossip and insisted his heart was "strong."
Just two days ago, close pal Jimmy Heart echoed Sky's claims and said Hogan was "doing great, doing phenomenal" and had gone out for karaoke in an X post.
Legacy
Hogan signed with the WWF, now the WWE, in 1983.
Hogan was born Terry Gene Bollea in Augusta, Georgia, on August 11, 1953.
He began his wrestling career in 1977 but gained global recognition when he signed with the World Wrestling Federation, now known as the WWE, in 1983.
With his All-American persona and signature t-shirt ripping move, Hogan quickly captivated audiences and skyrocketed the sport's popularity.
The 12-time World Champion, 6-time WWF/WWE Champion, and 6-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Family Drama
Hulk Hogan had recently undergone neck surgery.
Outside the wrestling ring, Hogan continued to entertain audiences with his family's VH1 reality show Hogan Knows Best, featuring his first wife Linda and their two children, Brooke and Nick.
Linda filed for divorce from Hogan in 2007 after 24 years of marriage. She later claimed she filed for divorce after learning Hogan had an affair.
Hogan married his second wife, Jennifer McDaniel, in December 2010. In February 2022, he announced their divorce on Twitter.
He married third wife Sky in September 2023.
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Unfortunately, Hogan's family life was on the rocks at the time of his death.
Linda had recently reignited their past feud by branding her ex-husband a "complete liar" and "sex addict."
Despite Hogan being married, Linda claimed she had given the WWE icon "more opportunities to come back and make us a family."
She further blamed Hogan for creating the rift that led to Brooke cutting ties with the family on Instagram.
Brooke responded with her own post and made it clear her father wasn't solely to blame, saying Linda had been through "A LOT of trauma and pain," but it did not excuse her behavior, prompting her mom to brand her "a narcissist just like her dad."
