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Hulk Hogan, the legendary wrestler and celebrity, has died
According to TMZ, paramedics were called to Hogan's home in Clearwater, Florida over a suspected cardiac arrest. When resuscitation efforts failed, he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Hogan was 71.
According to Clearwater police, no signs of foul play or suspicious activity were found.
A look back at Hogan's life and career
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, was a key figure who spearheaded the professional wrestling industry in the 1980s.
His over-the-top stage persona and distinctive appearance set him apart as someone who was more myth than man, and was beloved by millions. He appeared in films (notably alongside Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III, where he hospitalised three stuntmen on the set), late-night talk shows, and commercials.
Sylvester Stallone and Hogan in the film Rocky III.
Image via Rocky III via ViceHe famously battled equally iconic opponents in the ring, from Andre the Giant to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Hogan facing off against fellow legendary wrestler, Andre the Giant.
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Hogan facing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at WrestleMania X8 in 2002.
Image via WWE VaultHogan participated in 12 WrestleMania matches, winning eight, losing three, and getting disqualified in one match. In a tag-team match alongside Mr. T at the first WrestleMania event in 1985, they emerged victorious.
By the 1985 tournament, he was already a fan favourite, with millions watching as he delivered the leg drop, the move that would become his signature.
With the stage persona of an American patriot, Hogan would develop a long-time "nemesis" relationship with Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known by his ring name, The Iron Sheikh.
Hogan delivering a piledriver to Paul Orndorff.
Image via FacebookIn recent years, Hogan also become known for his controversial statements and political beliefs, marking him as a polarising figure
Hogan infamously used racial slurs in a leaked 2007 tape, in which he ranted about his daughter Brooke Hogan's relationship, an incident that led to his name being scrubbed from WWE's Hall of Fame until he was reinstated in 2018.
He was also known for his infidelities, including an affair with a friend of his then-teenage daughter.
Hogan was also an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump and the Republican Party, appearing at the 2024 Republican National Convention, where he famously ripped his shirt off while proclaiming his loyalty and support to Trump.
Hogan at the Republican National Convention in 2024.
Image via Irish IndependentHogan is not the only celebrity to have recently passed — his death comes just days after English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne passed away on 22 July.
