August 13, 2025

HULK HOGAN: The Meteoric Rise & Tragic Death of Wrestling's First Superhero

45 minutes

HULK HOGAN

The professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea) died at age 71 on July 24, 2025, after suffering an acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. He passed away at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida, after being transported from his home following a cardiac arrest call.

Details of His Death

Cause of Death: The official cause of death was ruled as acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). The medical examiner noted he also had a history of atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of cancer affecting white blood cells.

Health Issues: Hogan had faced numerous health problems in the years leading up to his death, including undergoing approximately 25 surgeries in 10 years, many on his back. His health had reportedly been in decline in the weeks before his death, with a source mentioning he was experiencing shortness of breath and was on oxygen.

Police Investigation: While foul play was not suspected, the Clearwater Police Department launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, as questions were raised by his daughter, Brooke Hogan, and his wife, Sky Daily, regarding his recent medical care. Reports emerged that a recent neck surgery may have accidentally severed his phrenic nerve, which is essential for breathing, a detail being investigated by authorities.

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